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Come Back, Africa

Year1960
Directed byLionel Rogosin
Made inUnited States, South Africa
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Come Back, Africa is a film directed, written, and produced by Lionel Rogosin. Released in 1960, it is categorized as both a documentary film and a drama film, and is associated with the United States and South Africa. The film portrays real events and people, presenting social realities that include racism. Its account of South African townships in the 1950s preserves a record of their heritage, and the film is described as historically and culturally important to South African cinema. It can be approached as reportage, documentary, historical cinema, or political cinema. For viewers interested in films that engage with social conditions and human behavior, Come Back, Africa offers a portrait grounded in real people and events, shaped by Rogosin’s work as an independent filmmaker.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in South African townships, racism, and films that document social realities. It may also interest students exploring documentary, historical, or political cinema.

What is good

  • Portrays real events and people
  • Documents South African township heritage
  • Directed and produced by Lionel Rogosin

What to know first

  • No runtime is listed
  • No language is listed

Verdict

Come Back, Africa combines documentary and drama classification with a focus on real people and social conditions. Its depiction of South African townships gives it relevance for viewers studying South African cinema and history.

Details

Year
1960wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Lionel Rogosinwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United States, South Africawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0049087wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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