Reader comments: Sarafina!

AMY | Jun. 23, 2006
When I was young I never knew anything that was being filmed in this movie, but after I watched it again it has tought me a lot. Sarafina acted well and I would like to thank her and the writers and producers of this movie. I will keep it for my kids to watch it too, which is 15 years to come. Its joyus and just incrediable.
BLESSING KASUMU | Mar. 22, 2006
i really enjoyed the film especially the music. God bless you all. everyday i play it i, and when it finishes i rewind it and watch it again. you are a great blessing thank you for making this film. From blessing kasumu
ADAM | Mar. 27, 2000
I have no idea how people can appreciate the garbage that was fed to them through out this entire movie. The constanct dancing is in no way representative of the stuggle that South African's went through. The amount of sequences that I suffered through cheapened this movie to the level of a Disney feel good story.
RANINE NGWENYA | Mar. 21, 2000
I enjoyed the movie very much. The actors were wonderful and the plot was very well put together. I most enjoyed the dance portions of the movie. I am very interested in learning about those type of dance techiniques.
BRIGGET JAMES | Mar. 9, 2000
sarafina is the best movie i ever seen it is sad,funny,and halarious i had this tape until i left it in washington
CHKAISY | Mar. 5, 2000
hey peeps! this was such an amazing movie that it touched my heart. I watched it with my english class and did an i.s.u. project on it.Usually when i get a project, I'd be swearing my head off, but this one was so much fun to write about it. I'm also proud of myself because i got a 98% on it. for the rest of you that haven't watched it, you won't wanna miss it, trust me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Go Sarafina girl, Go!
KESH | Feb. 29, 2000
I think the movie was great. I loved it.
MIKE RUTLEDGE | Feb. 28, 2000
I thought the movie was outstanding. The play was a great piece of art the way everyone worked together.I have seen the movie and read a few books on it and I thought everyone of them was great
SARA PECOR | Jan. 25, 2000
i have the movie...i love it..i watch it almost every other day..it has amazing music
ELINAM | Jan. 16, 2000
I think Sarafina is a great movie, no actually I know It Is a great movie. It is very educative and reveals the truth about what really took place during the days of apartheid. I was 10 years old when I first watched Sarafina and I still think that It is a good movie. More movies like this should be made.
SELENA ROBERTS | Oct. 21, 1999
My opinion of the movie is, while used as a very entertaining, but realistic eye opener. It was also very americanized. I first saw the play in 1991 and was in awe of the raw stage presence of each and every paricipant. I think I was most impressed with the depth of emotion put into what seemed to be the story of a life being viewed and told in it's purest form. Through them, the tears and cries of an opressed nation were there for me to experience. I still remember the songs. I remember shaking Leliti's hand and feeling her pain. She cried to see us as black americans adore and admire her performance. That was the highlight of my young life.
SUSIE | Aug. 29, 1999
A brilliant and moving film. One to inspire and make you think. Soundtrack also a real treat, it opened me up to the delights of African music.
PAUL BOOKER | Jul. 23, 1999
This review needs only one line, it was damn good.
REY BENAVIDEZ | Jul. 4, 1999
personally i would give this more than 5 stars. Good an we complain we do not have enough freedom. my god that was their own revolution. so many gave so much for the freedom of so many. wow makes me feel sorry for the blacks who live in the united states. but at the same time makes me feel dissappointed in them as well. I mean after all they have so much more freedom than the people in this movie an they take it for granted. WOW!!!
STEFANIE | Jun. 28, 1999
I LOVED THE MOVIE SARAFINA. WE NEED MORE MOVIES ON THE STRUGGLES THE PEOPLE OF AFRICA SO THAT THE AFRICANS FROM AMERICA REALIZE THAT WE ARE NOT ALONE WITH THE STRUGGLE. WHEN I SAW THE MOVIE I CRIED. JUST TO THINK OF WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY AFRICAN PEOPLE HURTS MY HEART . ONE OF MY DREAMS WOULD BE TO BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO AFRICA AND MEET THE CAST OF SARAFINA! AND OTHER PEOPLE STRUGGLING LIKE THEM. FREEDOM IS COMING TOMMOROW
JASMINE F. | May. 24, 1999
" Sarafina " was a great movie!!! When I watched it the first time, I was only six. But now I'm thirteen, and I cry every time I see the beatings. This movie was brilliant! I also loved the dancing and the African songs. Keep up the good work!! Jasmine :0)

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