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Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)
Directed by Ashley Lazarus
Overview
“e’Lollipop” is the extraordinary story of two inseparable South African children, Tsepo and his orphaned friend Jannie. Jannie is sent to a missionary station in Tsepo’s village where they become best friends as Jannie finds his place in his new home. Life is full of childhood fun and antics until tragedy strikes: Jannie, now 10 years old, is seriously injured. In the face of much adversity, Tsepo and his community pull together so that Jannie can get specialised medical treatment. A daunting challenge lies ahead… At what cost will Jannie survive? Tsepo and Jannie’s inspirational story unfolds against the breathtaking backdrops of a dramatic African landscape and New York City in the mid-1970s. “e’Lollipop” is a life-changing story that reminds us of the true value of friendship, community, sacrifice and family - despite our color or creed.
Length 85 minutes
Actors
Norman Knox | Muntu Ndebele | Bess Finney | Karen Valentine | José Ferrer | Bingo Mbonjeni | Simon Sabela | Ken Gampu | Naomi Van Niekerk | Fanie Bekker | Patrick Mynhardt | Dale Cutts | Jan Bruyns | Phoebe Bhengu | Alyce Webb | Andrew Molelekeng