Produced, Directed & Written by
Thomas Allen Harris
Producers
Rudean Leinaeng
Woo Jung Cho
Don Perry
Co-Executive Producer
St. Clair Bourne
South African Co-Producer
Curious Pictures
Cinematography
Jonathan Kovel
David Forbes
Editors
Sam Pollard
Sabine Hoffman
Associate Editor
Gabriela Garcia
Composer
Vernon Reid
Script Consultant
Paul Carter Harrison
Assistant Director
Mabusha Masekela
Graphic Designer
Terrence Taylor
Art Director
Dylan Lloyd
Voice-over Director for Thomas Allen Harris
Valecia Phillips
Associate Producers
Dipuo Mahlangu
Becca Bender
Associate Producer/ITVS Mentee
Barnard Jaffier
Cast
Tshepo Clement Madibeng | Lee |
Matsepo Majara | Kedibone |
Kabi Thulo | Tlhaps |
Maria De Koker | Mistress Winkie |
Mxolisi Mantlana | Matjoa |
Mbuyiselo Nqobi | Percy |
Mncedisi Kwinana | Coaps |
Fezekile E. Peter | Setai |
Andile Lizo Ngwilingwili | Wesi |
Linda Carlos Hlogwane | Matthew |
Alex Selesho | Motobi |
Watson P. Thapong | Dups |
Richman Mphou | Billy |
Edward Charles Human | Peter |
Vuyo Mfanekiso | Ezekiel |
Sarel Greyling | Policeman |
Riaan Relihan | Policeman |
Hein Du Plessis | Special Branch |
Jaso F. Meshack | Julius Nyerere |
Itumeleng G. Masilo | Oliver Tambo |
Jan Mayike Mbuyiselo | ANC member |
Moses Lechuti | ANC member |
Mziwandile Ndamoyi | Nelson Mandela & ANC member |
Paseka J. Thengimzene | Lee's oldest brother |
Mabale G. Khoboko | Policeman |
Marlon Bogacu | ANC member |
Thandi Tshabalala | Young woman |
Kagisho G. Mosime | Young Lee |
Motlalepule Chalo | Actor |
Vincent Thabana | Policeman |
Khotso Khalanyane | Policeman |
Nontsizi Mohale | Rudean |
Thapelo Baramye | Policeman & Actor |
Karabelo Lekalake | Masadi |
Ester Williams | Female pushing pram in street |
Nkosiyabo Fetile | Policeman |
Thys Heydenrych | Doctor, Police |
Lezanda Visser | Ruth First |
Papiki S. Nconco | Policeman |
Wilhelm van der Walt | Passerby & Policeman |
David Brink | Policeman & Passerby |
Mxolisi Jamba | Billy's younger brother |
Johannes Mokoena | Botswana Policeman |
Lehlohonolo Mokoena | Botswana Policeman |
Cecil Hein Pieterse | Headmaster |
Bernard Mofokeng Diphapang | Botswana Policeman |
Tinus C. Mollett | Farmer |
Petrus Qaku | ANC Driver |
Extras
Kuebulana Jeremia
Tshabalala Marvin
Mohapi Thato
Buti Thabang
Modise Mtherise
Moses Tsie
Gordom Masilo
T.J. Modimola
Paseka J. Thengimyene
Pitso Gaarekwe
M.S. Bali Khoboko
Matsepo Majara
Tholoana Moliea
Thandi Tshabalala
Thaneleka Tshabalala
Karabelo Lekalake
Sennye Merek
Mamaki Motloung
Motlalepule Chalo
Thembeka Saliwe
Patrick Peni
Xolile Mbi
Theodore Peni
Jeannett Zilila
Alcarpone Peterson
Mpopo Hlakotsa
Sebenzile Hlongwane
Makegda Mofokeng
Mkhwanazi Ngenge
Puleng Kubheka
Josias Kubheka
Ychwanazi Pnabi
M. Mofokeng
Modise J. Motaung
Steve Hlabotsa
Mazibuko
R. Makolama
Sonatla Motaung
Magrabeka Mofokeng
M. L. Mobia
Lloyd Hashatsi
R.J. Zilila
M.P. Mthwalo
L.K. Kgomphiri
L.B. Matee
N.G. Nkone
B.E. Anton
Mokete Duiker
Dyan Vuyisile
Mamakenete Makolana
Majorobela Mofokeng
Jeanette Hlapisi
T.A. Mabaso
Mathabo Potsane
Nondlela Mashibini
Jwalane Tshepe
Elisabeth Sethlako
Sinsey Mathinya
Thandi Tshabalala
Karabelo Lekalake
Judith Malotle
Joseph Joshua
Arthur Busakwe
David Mboya
Letsosa Letlala
Joseph Mawoane
Tebogo Montoedi
Benjamen Abedu
Leemisa Makau
Tumelo Tsime
Jors Mahase
Sidwell Mohapi
Francis Leane
Teboho Ndzome
Josias Selesho
Mangaliso Mohlelene
Tlhotlhole Tlhokung
Henry Shuping
George Makhakhe
Ishmael Mosikare
Thabelo Mokabi
Jaso Falakbe
Patrick Tseliso Peni
Sibongile Casane
Abel Fini
Mabale Bali Khoboko
Daniel Moticoe
Nganani Dhlamini
Thabo Ntbane
Additional Cinematography
Martina Radwan
Robert Sheppard
Marlon Bogacu
Thomas Allen Harris
Lyle Ashton Harris
Charles Jones
Monique Walton
Assistant Cinematographer
Chrisselda Gaopalelwe
Sound Recordist
Lenny Nyozi
George Ramosimi
President Kapa
Gaffers
Bathobakae Anna Mototo
Grips
Reuben Errens
Pule Phejane
Casting & Locations Managers
Vuyo Mfanekiso
Kingdom Montshiwa
Assistant Art Director
Wendy Kleinhans
Costume Consultant
Helen Ortell
Production Graphics
Tinus Mollet
Production Still Photographer
Hein Du Plessis
Production Manager
Mona Saungweme
Catering
Lebohang Caterers
Transportation Manager
Lehlohonolo Mokoena
Production Assistants
Stacey Rouse
Anthony Du Plessis
Dikeledi Leinaeng
Paul Molusi
Military Consultant
Nico Fourie
Recreations shot entirely on location in Bloemfontein and the Free State
on Kodak Vision 2
Studio Facilities provided by
Performing Arts Center of Free State
PACOFS Technical Consultants
Neo Jebeta
Pat Johnson
Beryl McCaskill
Lep Van Rooyen
Researchers
Storey Thulo
J.M. Moshao
Post-Production Supervisor
Nancy Roth
Post-Production Assistants
Aline Motta
Brigitte Daniel
Nilda Taveras
Monique Walton
Charles Jones
Viviana Benitez
Mishka Brown
Interns
Clementine Wallace
Edward Gordon
Post-production Supervision for Trailer
Bill Mack
Outreach Co-Producer
Cynthia Griffin
Post-Audio Assistant
Carmine Degennaro
Musicians
Graham Haynes -- cornet and flugelhorn
Lucky Ngema -- vocals
Eddie Hall -- percussion
Leon Gruenbaum -- keyboards
Vernon Reid -- guitars, synthesizers
Music
Voice of the African National Congress and the People's Army Umkhonto We Sizwe, recorded by Radio Freedom, 1985
Licensed courtesy of Rounder Records
Offline facility
Valkhn Film & Video
Online facilities
Moving images
Editor -- Joe Zito
Colorist -- Scot Starbuck
Visual Effects Consultant -- John Miller
Sound Design
Dog Bark Sound
Mix
Sound Lounge
Re-recording Engineer -- Tony Volante
Archival Photographs & Footage
B.P. Leinaeng Archive
Albert S. Johnson Archive
ABC News Videosource
BBC Motion Gallery/CBS
Bailey African History Archives
Billy Mokhoanane Family
Breyten Breytenbach
Anderson Grinberg Literary Management, Inc.
Stefano Cagnoni
Derrick Mbatha
Free State Provincial Archives
Globalvision, Inc.
Godfrey Sithole
ITN Archive/Reuters
Lyle Ashton Harris
Los Angeles Times
J. Fred MacDonald & Associates
UWC Robben Island Mayibuye Archives
Museum Africa
U.S. National Archives & Records Administration
Nomazizi Sokudela
New York Times
South African Broadcasting Company
Thomas Allen Harris Archive
Archival Researcher
Gail Behrmann
Every effort has been made to identify the copyright of all archive material used in this documentary.
Special Thanks
Steve Garfinkel
Carlos Dennis
Jonathan Dorfman
Trevor Sibeko
Thami Moleko
Martha Mokoena
Bloemfontein War Museum
Okwui Enwezor
Bloemfontein Police Department
City of Bloemfontein
Rina Chandi & Basotho Cultural Village
Mandy Msimang
ANC Veterans of Bloemfontein
Mr. Mosoeu
Dr. Christoph Van Graan
Joseph Canavan
B. Pule Leinaeng Library
Ernest Sethabelo
Felecia D. Pierson
Dorothy Burnham
Martha Jones
Nomazizi Sokudela
Joanne Robinson
Roberta Frasier
Mohale Mohale
Soetdoring Game Park
Maitland Hotel
International Boxing Club
Lillian Molusi
Violet Motshabi
Rupert Jackson
Phallo Litseho
Mrs. Qumra
Petrus Qaku
J. Van der Walt
Department of Public Works
Jonathan Miller
Don Palmer
Very Special Thanks
Michelle Materre
Letebele Masemola-Jones
Dr. N. Bagarette
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Agnes Msimang
Webster Mfebe
Noby N. Ngombane
Winkie Direko
Pat Van Heren
ANC Secretary General Kgalema Motlanthe
John Samuels
The Disciples and their families
Funders
U.S. National Endowment for the Arts
The Free State Ministry of Sport, Arts, Culture, Science and Technology
Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation
The Media Arts Fellowship
The Guggenheim Fellowship
New York State Council for the Arts
Paul Robeson Foundation
Joyce Mertz-Gilmore Foundation
New York Community Trust
And Individual Funders
Rev. Henry Belin III
Angela Williams
Lani Guinier
Phillip & Shirley Johnson
Cheryl Lynn Brannan
Rondo Moses
Stefan Wright
Felicia D. Pierson
Ntongela Masilela
Jodie Harris & Richard Daniel
Diane Stevens
James Morgan
And others
Fiscal Sponsorship
Film/Video Arts
"Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela" is a co-production of the Independent Television Service, in association with POV | American Documentary and National Black Programming Consortium, with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Executive Producer for POV | American Documentary
Cara Mertes
Executive Producer for ITVS
Sally Jo Fifer
This program was produced by Twelve Disciples, LLC, which is solely
responsible for its content.
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