The Giant is Falling (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, The Giant is Falling is a documentary film directed by Rehad Desai, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. The film documents the key political issues in recent years in South Africa that have marked the demise of the African National Congress (ANC). These include the Marikana massacre in August 2012, whereby 34 striking miners were gunned down by the ANC government's police force. Rehad Desai documented this historic event in his 2013 film MINERS SHOT DOWN. He refers to the incident once again in his latest film and shows how the ANC is undermining its close connections to the trade unions it set up as a freedom movement under Nelson Mandela, and how students have also turned on the party to protest against tuition fees under the motto #FeesMustFall. The film's compelling footage unmasks the cynical despotism of corrupt president Jacob Zuma, who is chiefly responsible for the ANC's demise and its catastrophic losses at the most recent elections. It also introduces opposition movements that are challenging his now-untenable position.

Who’s in it. The Giant is Falling stars Jacob Zuma as himself and Julius Malema as himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Giant is Falling has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Giant is Falling page.

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