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Banned

20241h 20mMovieDocumentary

"Banned" uncovers the compelling story of "Joe Bullet," a groundbreaking 1971 South African action thriller. As the first film to feature an all-black African cast, it faced immediate censorship upon its 1973 release. This documentary…

DirectorNaledi Bogacwi
WriterNaledi Bogacwi
ProducersVusi' Africa Sindane·Naledi Bogacwi

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Cast · Directed by Naledi Bogacwi

GMGcina Mhlophe
Gcina Mhlophe
Self
AK
Abigail Kubeka
Self
SR
Sol Rachilo
Self
MNMbongeni Ngema
Mbongeni Ngema
Self
MP
Malcolm Purkey
Self
KN
Kgotso Nkhatho
Self
MP
Mercy Pakela
Self

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Banned hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 31, 2024. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.