1001 DAYS
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In Alexandra, South Africa, where two-thirds of women are survivors of violence, a group of mothers are on a mission to change the fortunes of their neighbourhood. Zanele, Thandiwe and Khosi are health professionals working in the winding, chaotic streets of Alexandra. These three mothers from the heart of the community tirelessly support hundreds of new mothers at their happiest and saddest moments. Their aim: to help new mums and their babies through the first 1001 DAYS, which are the most critical in a person's life.
1001 DAYS Direction: Chloe White, Kethiwe Ngcobo, DCP, OmeU, 94 min
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Kethiwe Ngcobo has been in the film and television industry for 30 years. She runs a production company called Fuzebox in South Africa and has produced and directed a number of critically acclaimed films. These include BABY FATHERS (1999– eTV) a highly acclaimed documentary about young fathers; HIGH HOPES (TVE, 2000) about young people at the end of their school careers faced with the adult world; NO SAFE SPACE (TVE, 2000) about rape in South Africa; and BELONGING (SABC, 2003) a documentary celebrating 10 years of South African liberation. She is currently working on a series about empowering women to transform their lives, despite poverty, gender based violence and self limiting beliefs.