A Moffie Called Simon (1986)

A Moffie Called Simon

1986

Documentary

Synopsis

A collage of found footage from different media presenting the case of Simon Nkodi, a black gay activist and student leader in South Africa, who had been in jail for two years when the film was produced. Exploring the connections between anti-apartheid struggles and gay liberation, A Moffie Called Simon is based on letters from Nkodi to his lover, Ray, a Canadian gay journalist.

Credits

Director

John Greyson

Crew

John Greyson (Producer)

John Greyson (Writer)