Beat the Drum
Overview
Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father’s last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.
Released:
November 2, 2006
Genre:
Drama
Country:
South Africa, United States
Duration:
1h 54m
Cast:
Adelaide Shabalala, Bhekhimusi Mkize, Clive Scott, Glen Gabela, Junior Singo
Director:
David Hickson
