Hopeville

One man's courage to live out his values


Hopeville
Hopeville tells the story of Amos, a reformed alcoholic on a mission to forge a relationship with his estranged son, Themba. When father and son arrive in the dusty town of Hopeville, they discover a mean little community where apathy, fear and suspicion are the order of the day. When Amos decides to restore the public swimming pool so that his son can purse a swimming career, he is met with skepticism and resistance from the town's authorities and its inhabitants. Through patience, determination and above all courage, Amos' selfless acts ripples through Hopeville, inspiring others to take action and to do what they know is right. Slowly but surely, good ripples through Hopeville, transforming the town and its inhabitants for good.

91 minutes.
Mature Accompaniment under 10.
Drama, Family.
Better pray for rain ...
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Credits

Cast
Jody Abrahams, Desmond Dube, Leleti Khumalo, Fana Mokoena, Themba Ndaba, Terry Pheto, Jonathan Pienaar
Director
John Trengove
ScreenplayJohn Trengove, Michelle Rowe, Roger Smith
MusicJahn Beukes, Riku Latti
CinematographyWillie Nel
EditingBridgette Fahey-Goldsmith
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
Made in2010
Produced byHumble Pie Entertainment, HeartLines, Curious Pictures, SABC Education

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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreDrama
LanguageInfrequent, mild
NudityNone
SexNone
ViolenceNone
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseSome moderate use of alcohol
CommentsNone
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Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
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5
Die Burger
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10

Average .. 38%

8

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