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London Recruits film could inspire a new generation of activists
The award-winning documentary on British anti-apartheid heroes has already sparked passionate discussions — now trade unions and progressives must integrate it into training and education courses, argues ROGER McKENZIE
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AFTER 10 years in the making, the landmark film London Recruits is now set for its international release. The film tells the story of the heroic contribution made by activists from across Britain to the fight against apartheid in South Africa.

These activists put themselves on the line to support the fight against the racist apartheid regime. The film’s world premiere took place at the Johannesburg Film Festival earlier this year, where the film won the award for the best documentary.

Further official selections at the New York African Film Festival in May and at Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival in June have underlined the importance of this Welsh/South African co-production has been well received by African audiences, both at home and in the diaspora.

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