Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Release date | August 19, 2024 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 1hr 13min |
| Directed by | Suzanne Smith Sylvia Solf |
| Produced by | Executive producers: Penelope J. Brook Joyce Erony Co-producer: Nkosinathi Mncube Producer: Suzanne Smith |
| Cinematography by | Motheo Moeng |
| Edited by | Loulwa Khoury |
| Music by | Sibisi Thuthuka |
Cast & Characters:
- Gregory Vuyani Maqoma
- Thuthuka Sibisi
- Xolisile Bongwana
- Zandile Hlatshwayo
- Tshegofatso Khunwane
- Simphiwe Sip Nkabinde
Storyline:
Full-body artist Gregory Maqoma reimagines the story of a 19th-century Black South African choir on tour through Victorian England. Teaming up with composer Thuthuka Sibisi, and as they travel across continents, Maqoma feels the lines disappearing between his own story and the choir’s.
About Joy Dancer Movie:
Experience the world premiere of Suzanne Smith and Sylvia Solf’s documentary at the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival (15-21 August 2024), with the directors in attendance. Screenings are scheduled for:
- Monday, 19 August, 3:30 PM at Inspace
- Monday, 19 August, 9:15 PM at Cameo 2
