Shirley Adams
| Shirley Adams | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Oliver Hermanus |
| Produced by | DV8 Films |
| Screenplay by | Oliver Hermanus, Stavros Pamballis |
| Starring | Denise Newman, Keenan Arrison, Emily Child, Lee-Ann Van Rooi |
| Music by | Philip Miller |
| Cinematography | Jamie Ramsay |
| Edited by | Garreth Fradgley |
Release dates | 2009 |
Running time | 92' |
| Country | South Africa |
Shirley Adams is a 2009 film directed and written by South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus.
Synopsis
In a Cape Town slum, Shirley Adams spends her days taking care of her disabled son Donovan, caught by a stray bullet in crossfire between two gangs. Having been left by her husband, the woman can barely make ends meet after seeing all of her possessions disappear. With no means of support, Shirley finds herself forced to survive on handouts and by occasional shoplifting at the supermarket. When a young therapist comes into their lives, Shirley grasps the hope that her son may recover his emotional well-being.
Awards
- Durban 2009
- Amiens 2009
References
- African Film Festival of Cordoba-FCAT (license CC BY-SA)
- Shirley Adams at the Internet Movie Database
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