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The Bioscope is proud to screen the important and seminal Zapiro documentary ‘The Showerhead’ this September! Be sure to visit our cinema gift shop during your visit for stock of previous Zapiro annuals and special compendiums.
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Directed by Craig Tanner. Documentary. Dur 1hr 39mins
The Showerhead examines the work of cartoonist Zapiro, from his period as an anti-apartheid struggle-artist to his enduring role as a progressive commentator and freedom-of-expression champion. A review of former President Jacob Zuma’s scandal-ridden ascent, reign, and ultimate ousting, via his cartoons which capture issues in the post-Mandela period – corruption, subversion of the Constitution and the rule of law, and threats to freedom of expression. The film considers freedom of expression in contemporary South Africa with reference to the boundaries tested in Zapiro’s cartoons and his resolute defiance of attempts to stifle his work and affirms his continuing relevance.