Rough Aunties
MovieTitle | Rough Aunties |
User score | 5.7 |
Release date | Jan 1, 2008 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Kim Longinotto |
Production country | South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America |
Production companies | HBO Documentary Films |
Run time | 103 min. |
Fearless, feisty and resolute, the "Rough Aunties" are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. This newest documentary by internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto (SISTERS IN LAW, DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE) follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities.