Life, Above All
Just after the death of her newly-born sister, Chanda, 12-years-old, learns of a rumor that spreads like wildfire through her small, dust-ridden village near Johannesburg. It destroys her family and forces her mother to flee. Sensing that the gossip stems from prejudice and superstition, Chanda leaves home and school in search of her mother and the truth. LIFE, ABOVE ALL is an emotional and universal drama about a young girl (stunningly performed by first-time-actress Khomotso Manyaka) who fights the fear and shame that have poisoned her community. The film captures the enduring strength of loyalty and a courage powered by the heart. Directed by South African filmmaker Oliver Schmitz (Mapantsula), it is based on the international award-winning novel Chanda's Secrets by Allan Stratton.
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 3 engagements
- West L.A.RoyalFri, Jul 15 – Thu, Jul 28, 2011 · 2 weeks
- EncinoTown Center 5Fri, Jul 22 – Thu, Jul 28, 2011 · 1 week
- PasadenaPlayhouse 7Fri, Jul 22 – Thu, Jul 28, 2011 · 1 week