Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-apartheid-in-south-africa"

1. Uproar (2023)

PG-13 | 110 min | Drama

A 17 year-old student is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future in this heartwarming story of identity.

Directors: Paul Middleditch, Hamish Bennett | Stars: Minnie Driver, Rhys Darby, Julian Dennison, Craig Hall

Votes: 698

2. A Dry White Season (1989)

R | 106 min | Drama, Thriller

A white middle class South African suburbanite with no interest in politics agrees to help his black gardener find his jailed son. His investigation opens his eyes to the horrors committed by the secret police and turns him into a target.

Director: Euzhan Palcy | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae, Jürgen Prochnow

Votes: 6,198 | Gross: $3.77M

3. Zulu (2013)

R | 110 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Policemen Ali Sokhela and Brian Epkeen investigate the brutal murder of a young white woman, apparently provoked by the availability of a new illegal drug and somehow connected to the disappearance of black street children.

Director: Jérôme Salle | Stars: Orlando Bloom, Forest Whitaker, Conrad Kemp, Inge Beckmann

Votes: 19,852

4. Sayonara (2015)

112 min | Drama

In the not distant future Japan has again experienced a nuclear incident and is gradually becoming uninhabitable. The entire population has to evacuate before being deluged by radiation ... See full summary »

Director: Kôji Fukada | Stars: Bryerly Long, Geminoid F, Hirofumi Arai, Makiko Murata

Votes: 194

5. Rassie: The Official Film (2022)

81 min | Documentary

It is an enthralling and comprehensive documentary that delves deep into the life and career of one of rugby's most iconic figures, Rassie Erasmus.

Votes: 10

6. Utopia (II) (2013)

112 min | Documentary, History, News

Exploring offenses practiced by popular media, big business, police forces and Governments helping the Australian 225 year campaign of genocide continue against Aboriginal Australians.

Directors: Alan Lowery, John Pilger | Stars: John Pilger, Jon Altman, Pat Anderson, Mal Brough

Votes: 445

7. Nelson Mandela (2013 Video)

Not Rated | 9 min | Animation, Short

This is the story of a young boy who grew up to become president of South Africa. His lifelong quest was to establish equality for people of all colors.

Director: Melissa Ellard | Star: Forest Whitaker

Votes: 20

8. The Queen and Her Prime Ministers (2012 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, History

No other head of state has been in power for as long as Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, no other ruler has had such a lasting impact on our epoch. We investigate the fine balance of ... See full summary »

Directors: Tristan Chytroschek, Larissa Klinker, Katharina Wolff | Stars: Judy Wade, Robert Lacey, Michael Cockerell, Hugo Vickers

Votes: 28

9. Amnesty! When They Are All Free (2011)

70 min | Documentary

The documentary examines Amnesty International's successes and failures over the 50 years since it was founded.

Director: James Rogan | Stars: Claudio Cordone, Gerardo Ducos, Patricia Feeney, Said Haddadi

Votes: 13

10. 21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode: Next Victim (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After the car of a bigoted and controversial college radio talk show host is bombed Hoffs and Booker investigate.

Director: James A. Contner | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen

Votes: 102

11. Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode: The Marathon (1986)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Cagney and Lacey are charged with protecting a white South African runner in town for the New York City Marathon.

Director: Ralph S. Singleton | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly

Votes: 48

12. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: When Irish Eyes Are Crying (1986)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Gina falls for an Irish pacifist who believes there is no point fighting fire with fire anymore - or so she thinks.

Director: Mario DiLeo | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 527

13. PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode: Man of War (1997)

TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A soldier vanishes in the woods after discovering a mysterious light in the sky. The team's job is made difficult by a military exercise in the area. Elsinger's psychic assistant Kate joins the case despite Matt's protests.

Director: Stephen Williams | Stars: Matt Frewer, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Colin Fox

Votes: 21

14. Shelley (1979–1983)
Episode: The Nelson Touch (1979)

Comedy

Shelley isn't impressed when his local pub is destined for a kitsch makeover. He gets yet more grief at the Labour Exchange, who seem determined to put an end to his cushy lifestyle and ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Belinda Sinclair, Josephine Tewson, Rowena Roberts

Votes: 21

15. Amazing Train Journeys (2011– )
Episode: Afrique du Sud (2013)

Documentary

Beginning of the journey near CapetowN. in a suburban train a preacher is telling the Good Word: some passengers are listening to him and smiling.Then Philippe goes to the Cape of Good Hope... See full summary »

Director: Nicolas Boero | Star: Philippe Gougler

16. FIFA Uncovered (2022)
Episode: Episode 2 (2022)

TV-14 | Documentary, Crime, Sport

Joseph Sepp Blatter wins a dubious victory as FIFA president, As South Africa is chosen to host the 2010 Cup, rumors swirl around executive Jack Warner.

Director: Daniel Gordon | Stars: David Conn, Jérôme Valcke, Sepp Blatter, David Borja

Votes: 303

17. Ant & Dec's DNA Journey (2019– )
Episode: Motsi and Oti Mabuse (2023)

Documentary

Presenting and dancing supremos, sisters and best friends, Oti and Motsi Mabuse, head on a journey across their glorious homeland of South Africa to discover their extraordinary family history.

Director: Iain Thompson | Stars: Rory McCann, Motsi Mabuse, Oti Mabuse, Sipho Mabuse

18. Network First (1994– )
Episode: Inside Burma: Land of Fear (1996)

Documentary

Documentary about the military ruling regime in Burma, its use of forced and child labour to build road and rail links, and how the participation of Western countries aid the system by investing in poorly run projects.

Director: David Munro | Star: John Pilger

Votes: 11

19. Hamilton's Pharmacopeia (2011– )
Episode: The Story of the South African Quaalude (2016)

TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary

South Africa is the last place on earth Quaaludes can still be found. Hamilton travels there to study the drug and finds a dark history of medical experimentation.

Stars: Hamilton Morris, Chandre Gould, Etienne Van Zyl, Jenny Wild

Votes: 67

20. Designated Survivor (2016–2019)
Episode: #makehistory (2019)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

Director: Chris Grismer | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, Kal Penn

Votes: 1,076