Quietly interesting
Added 6/11/2009
The Bottom Line:
A World Apart focuses on apartheid by looking at a very narrow, child's eye view of the topic; though this precludes the film from being a definitive or comprehensive look at South Africa's most heinous chapter, it doesn't change the fact that this is an engrossing and successful motion picture that manages to be quietly powerful and moving without being manipulative.
3/4
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Are you a Jerome Karbe Fan?
Added 3/5/2009
I bought this to see Jerome, and guess what, he is in it for 5 minutes.
Sorry I bought it.
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Good Intentions Are Not Sufficient
Added 10/30/2007
This is a riveting movie concerning a family of Communists who unwittingly did incredible damage in South Africa during the early 1960s. It is based loosely on the real life experiences of Joe Slovo and Ruth First and their daughter, Shawn Slovo who wrote the script of "A World Apart." The system of apartheid was evil and most certainly had to be eradicated. Unfortunately, the doctrine of Marxist class warfare and near blind hatred of the oppressors will eventually cause more harm than good. The country is currently threatened with a major crime wave, severe economic troubles, and social disintegration. These people admittedly meant well, but much of their sacrificing was in vain. Aiding an unapologetic terrorist organization like the African National Congress is never worth it in the long run. The performances of Jodhi May and Barbara Hershey are astonishingly effective. Anyone who wants to better understand the tragedy of South Africa cannot ignore this movie.
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A journey back in time
Added 3/13/2006
This is truly a journey back in time to a sad period in the worlds history. It is a great coming of age story for Molly, the 13 year old daughter of anti aparheid activist parents.
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aaaaaah ~ Humanity.
Added 6/13/2005
HERSHEY is eviscerating as the victim of this quaint and still ever-present 'flick' of society.
Something to be watched and witnessed over and over again considering today's climate.
DVD?
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Quietly interesting
Added 6/11/2009
The Bottom Line:
A World Apart focuses on apartheid by looking at a very narrow, child's eye view of the topic; though this precludes the film from being a definitive or comprehensive look at South Africa's most heinous chapter, it doesn't change the fact that this is an engrossing and successful motion picture that manages to be quietly powerful and moving without being manipulative.
3/4
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Are you a Jerome Karbe Fan?
Added 3/5/2009
I bought this to see Jerome, and guess what, he is in it for 5 minutes.
Sorry I bought it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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Good Intentions Are Not Sufficient
Added 10/30/2007
This is a riveting movie concerning a family of Communists who unwittingly did incredible damage in South Africa during the early 1960s. It is based loosely on the real life experiences of Joe Slovo and Ruth First and their daughter, Shawn Slovo who wrote the script of "A World Apart." The system of apartheid was evil and most certainly had to be eradicated. Unfortunately, the doctrine of Marxist class warfare and near blind hatred of the oppressors will eventually cause more harm than good. The country is currently threatened with a major crime wave, severe economic troubles, and social disintegration. These people admittedly meant well, but much of their sacrificing was in vain. Aiding an unapologetic terrorist organization like the African National Congress is never worth it in the long run. The performances of Jodhi May and Barbara Hershey are astonishingly effective. Anyone who wants to better understand the tragedy of South Africa cannot ignore this movie.
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