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IThemba

2010

In a bankrupt, broken Zimbabwe, eight disabled musicians shunned as cursed by their neighbors form a band and dare to hope, pouring their spirit into their music. An inspiring documentary.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Zimbabwe

This film is stop 9 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Zimbabwe. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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