Tsotsi
by
 
Hood, Gavin.

Title
Tsotsi

Author
Hood, Gavin.

Edition
Widescreen.

Publication Information
Wendywood, South Africa : Distributed by Ster Kinekor Home Entertainment, c2006.

Physical Description
2 videodiscs (feature : 91 min) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note
Based on a novel by Athol Fugard.
 
Originally produced in 2005 as a motion picture.
 
Bonus features: Theatrical trailer ; the making of 'Tsotsi' : the road to the Oscars ; the homecoming ; "Congratulations snippet ; director's short film "The Storekeeper" ; Elalini (the Oscar winning student short film) ; music videos ; alternate endings ; photo gallery.

Abstract
A young man running with a criminal gang on the streets of Johannesburg, Tsotsi - a nickname meaning thug - is immersed in a world of violence that seems to leave him unaffected, until he discovers an infant in the backseat of a car he has stolen.

Reading Level
MPAA rating: R; for language and some strong violent content.

Subject Term
Criminal behavior -- South Africa -- Drama.
 
Redemption -- Drama.
 
Gangsters -- South Africa -- Drama.
 
Gangster films -- South Africa.

Added Author
Hood, Gavin.
 
Fudakowski, Peter.
 
Chweneyagae, Presley.
 
Pheto, Terry.
 
Nkosi, Kenneth.
 
Fugard, Athol.

Added Corporate Author
Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa.
 
Moviworld (Firm)
 
National Film and Video Foundation (South Africa)
 
UK Film & TV Production Company.
 
Ster-Kinekor Home Entertainment.


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberCopy
IIEMSAAudio-visual Material33168025588373791.4372 T882 20062