Sobering, Gritty and Powerful
A sobering yet grisly glimpse into the dark heart of post-colonial South Africa in the immediate wake of the dismantling of apartheid.
This film is not for the feint of heart, and is not recommended for younger viewers; however it is strongly recommended by this reviewer in general because it remains as poignant and relevant as ever even 4 decades after its original release--especially in this our "enlightened" modern age where forced diversity is hailed as the ultimate virtue for the historically homogenous peoples of the west.
The film is marked by a visceral intensity that many will find cringe-worthy. But perhaps that is precisely what makes the film so powerful. Its brutal honesty with the viewer candid enough to sit through it with an open mind unfettered by the shackles of political correctness or daunted by Marxist mantras begs the question in an age where mass immigration is promoted to suicidal extremes of what exactly we are importing into our lands? What's more lending a context to the poetic words of Kipling about "lesser breeds without the law" that somehow still endures the stigma of superficial pejoratives with strong sociopolitical implications commonly employed to derail open discussion of such issues before ever they can be endeavored.
If you find yourself troubled by all that you will read if you research this film further about how controversial it was even in the 60's, consider that it has been aptly pointed out before that it is only the smallest secrets that need protection. For the big ones are protected by public incredulity.
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