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The Heart of Apartheid

First transmitted in 1968, Black, Coloured and Asian South Africans are interviewed in this eye-opening documentary about their views on apartheid.

First transmitted in 1968, Black, Coloured and Asian South Africans are interviewed in this eye-opening documentary about their views on apartheid. Included with the many dissenting views on apartheid are opinions on why different racial groups should live separately. Film footage that often shows the shocking racial exploitation allowed by apartheid accompanies the interviews. This documentary shows a protest by Church leaders against the Group Areas Act and features an interview with Desmond Tutu.

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Tue 10 Sep 1968 21:05
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This documentary shows a protest by Church leaders against the Group Areas Act and features an interview with Desmond Tutu. Tutu later became the first black African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town and the Secretary-General of the South African Council of Churches (SACC), which opposed apartheid during the 1980s and organised peaceful protests.

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Film Editor Keith Miller
Producer Hugh Burnett
Director Hugh Burnett

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Apartheid in South Africa Collection

This programme is available online as part of the Apartheid in South Africa Collection.