African Film Festival - Self & Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story

This week we bring coverage from Africa Film Festival including the Pixar short, Self and feature film Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story.

Thanks to Original Spin, the team at Africa Film Festival.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Greetings
• 0:46 Excitement for the African Film Festival
• 1:42 Discussion on the Short Film 'Self'
• 5:12 Review of 'Rise: The Sia Kolisi Story'
• 10:41 Documentary Filmmaking Choices
• 17:25 Broader Commentary on South Africa
• 20:12 Living the Rockstar Life
• 21:01 Kendrick's Vulnerability and Expectations
• 21:40 Documentary Realizations
• 22:34 The Golden Boy Narrative
• 25:06 Sports and Social Impact
• 26:44 Sia Kolisi's Journey
• 28:12 Reflections on the Documentary
• 33:47 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations