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Beat The Drum

Beat The Drum

Synopsis

When his mother and father become victims of 'the curse' which is destroying his remote South African village, nine-year-old Musa (Junior Singo), a Zulu boy, is determined to find his long-lost uncle and earn enough money to help his grandmother, Ntombi (Mary Twala), buy a new cow, after the old one, that guaranteed their survival, was sacrificed in an attempt to save Musa's father life. The boy embarks on a journey to the heart of AIDS-torn Africa. After crossing the African wilderness, he finds himself in the teeming metropolis of Johannesburg. His only possessions are his wit, determination, and a small drum, a gift from his dying father. His courage and resourcefulness are tested in the concrete jungle of the big city. He finds himself surrounded by violent street gangs and the indifference that keeps thousands of children orphaned and homeless. His friendships with a local truck driver, Nobe (Owen Sajake) and a street-wise young girl help him survive and confront the realities his new life.

Editors Comments 
Twelve year old Junior Singo is wonderful as Muso. Beautiful Cinematography.
Specs 
Directed by David Hickson, Written by W. David McBrayer
Everything shot in South Africa, 2003, 35mm color, 114 minutes.
Recent Screenings/Awards 
Cinema Society of San Diego
Monaco International Film Festival - Best Feature, Best Director
Children and Youth International Festival (Madrid Spain) - Audience award & Best Feature
Future Screenings 
Victoria International Film Festival, Feb, 2005
Web Site 
www.beatthedrumthemovie.com

Zproductions 
Contact: Karen Shapiro 
Phone: (323) 467-0788 or (213) 804-3999 
zprodkaren@aol.com 


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