Felix at the hill

Through the eyes and lens of the renowned photojournalist, Felix Dlangamandla this film offers a personal retelling of the Marikana massacre. Felix talks candidly about the tension, trauma, violence and loss often associated with news photography. Through intimate conversations the documentary explores the complex motivations which compel Felix to continue his quest to “bear witness to truth” despite the myriad perils involved. Joined by former colleagues the film offers a glimpse into Felix’s distinctive approach to capturing photographs which have had a profound impact on South African press freedom and contributed greatly to international photojournalism.