Ekhaya: A Family Chronicle
| Ekhaya: A Family Chronicle | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Clarence Hamilton |
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| Country of origin | Canada South Africa |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | SABC |
| Release | 1997 |
Ekhaya: A Family Chronicle, also known as Molo Fish,
The series starred David Meyer as the younger Darryl, the fictionalized version of Hamilton; Eric Miyeni as the adult Darryl; and Julie Stewart as Darryl's Canadian wife Rosa.[2] The series was written by Hamilton, and co-directed by Hamilton, Alfons Adetuyi and Seipati Bulane-Hopa.[4]
Ekhaya/Molo Fish begins in Canada in the fall of 1989, just prior to Nelson Mandela's release from 27 years of political imprisonment and the repeal of apartheid. The 13 one hour long episodes chronicles the life of Darryl Malaga’s and his family as they navigate the poisonous waters of white racist rule.
Meyer received a
Honourable mention Best New Dramatic Series - Geneva International Film Festival Tout Ecran, 1997.
References
- ^ Maria McCloy, "Molo David". Mail & Guardian, February 28, 1997.
- ^ a b "Here's why TV's Ekhaya mini-series hits `home'". Toronto Star, February 1, 1997.
- ^ "Ekhaya rough bargain for CBC". Ottawa Citizen, January 23, 1997.
- Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, January 23, 1997.
- ^ "The fifth estate tops Gemini nominations". Telegraph-Journal, January 14, 1998.
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