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When We Were Black

  • TV Series
  • 2006–
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  • Creator
    • Khalo Matabane
  • Stars
    • Sean Cameron Michael
    • Deon Lotz
    • Keenan Arrison
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    16
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Khalo Matabane
    • Stars
      • Sean Cameron Michael
      • Deon Lotz
      • Keenan Arrison
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Sean Cameron Michael
    Sean Cameron Michael
    • 2014
    Deon Lotz
    Deon Lotz
    • 2014
    Keenan Arrison
    Keenan Arrison
    • 2014
    Matli Mohapeloa
    • Fistos
    • 2006–2007
    Lali Dangazele
    • Mangi
    • 2006–2007
    Harriet Lenabe
    • Aunty
    • 2006–2007
    Ndoni Khanyile
    • Nozipho
    • 2006–2007
    Motlatsi Mafatshe
    • Casper
    • 2006–2007
    Wandile Molebatsi
    Wandile Molebatsi
    • Modise
    • 2006–2007
    Jerry Mofokeng
    Jerry Mofokeng
    • Ntate
    • 2006–2007
    Presley Chweneyagae
    Presley Chweneyagae
    • Poet
    • 2006–2007
    Patrick Mofokeng
    • Rev. Serote
    • 2006–2007
    Ntsika Majiba
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    • 2014
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      • Khalo Matabane
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      The poem that Presley Chweneyagae recites is 'Africa, My Beginning' by Ingoapele Madingoane.

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2006 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Filming locations
      • Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Production company
      • Born Free Media
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