Struggle hero's story brought to life
Kalushi: The Solomon Mahlangu Story, written and directed by Mandla Dube and produced by Walter Ayres and Mandla Dube, is scheduled for national release on the 10th of March.
The film tells the story of Solomon 'Kalushi' Mahlangu, who became the voice of many when nobody was listening to the country's youth.
Set at a time when the youth has found its voice and at the height of the youth's struggle for a better future, the young 'Kalushi' would use his arrest and trial to speak for the masses.
Despite his innocence, Mahlangu was sentenced to death at the age of 23. However, he refused to be silenced.
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The emotional movie captivated the audience at the Durban International Film Festival and was screened at the Cannes Marche Festival last year.
The all South African cast includes Thabo Rametsi, in the pivotal role of "Mahlangu", alongside Thabo Malema, Louw Venter, Marcel van Heerden and Pearl Thusi.
More about the film:
Kalushi: The Solomon Mahlangu Story takes the audience on a riveting journey of discovery during which the contribution made by Mahlangu and those who moulded and inspired him becomes evident. It was filmed on location at many of the places where the actual events of Mahlangu's life unfolded, including the gallows where he was put to death.
According to producers it tells the story of a simple man who remains a role model.