Rough Aunties + Q&A

103mins/2008/ UK/ Dir. Kim Longinotto

An intimate portrait of change in post-apartheid South Africa, a nation being transformed with hope and energy into a new democracy.

Fearless, feisty and resolute, the “Rough Aunties” are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa.

Neither politics, nor social or racial divisions stand a chance against the united force of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities.

Winner: Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival 2009

Plus Q&A with Kim Longinotto: Women, Power & Grassroots Politics 

A double bill ticket is avaialble for this evening celebrating the work of Kim Longinotto: 6.30pm Sisters in Law, 8.30pm Rough Aunties plus Q&A. Tickets: £15 (£12 before 11 June)

Kim Longinotto, Director
Internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto is one of the pre-eminent documentary filmmakers working today, renowned for creating extraordinary human portraits and tackling controversial topics with sensitivity and compassion. Longinotto’s films have won international acclaim and dozens of premiere awards at festivals worldwide.