Summary: A reflection on changes in 1990 South Africa from a poet, the playwright Athol Fugard, musicians, Ambassador Lindewe Mabuzeh and everyday people.
Despite being a 17-year-old production, this is an engaging and informative program. Using a variety of techniques, John Hockenberry helps us understand the radical shift in South Africa as the system of Apartheid gave way.
In addition to traditional narration and interviews, this program is made more engaging through the use of a variety of clever techniques such as the recitation of a poem in Washington accompanied by a musical group in New York. Other elements include interviews with Harlem school children and South-African music recorded in the 1930's An extended interview with playwright Athol Fugard and the reading by his actress daughter are both very moving, providing an insight into the perspective of white South Africans.
The program is well written and edited. John Hockenberry's delivery is both entertaining and informative.
At the end of the show, John Hockenberry says, "That was a fine hour." I couldn't agree more.
Comments for HEAT -- The End of the Beginning
This piece belongs to the series "HEAT with JOHN HOCKENBERRY"
Produced by Murray Street Productions with WNYC for PRX / Murray Street with KQED-FM
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John Hingsbergen
Posted on June 16, 2007 at 06:34 PM | Permalink
Review of HEAT -- The End of the Beginning
Despite being a 17-year-old production, this is an engaging and informative program. Using a variety of techniques, John Hockenberry helps us understand the radical shift in South Africa as the system of Apartheid gave way.
In addition to traditional narration and interviews, this program is made more engaging through the use of a variety of clever techniques such as the recitation of a poem in Washington accompanied by a musical group in New York. Other elements include interviews with Harlem school children and South-African music recorded in the 1930's An extended interview with playwright Athol Fugard and the reading by his actress daughter are both very moving, providing an insight into the perspective of white South Africans.
The program is well written and edited. John Hockenberry's delivery is both entertaining and informative.
At the end of the show, John Hockenberry says, "That was a fine hour." I couldn't agree more.