Shield and Spear

Art, Music & Freedom in South Africa

“Introducing outsiders to a creative scene seemingly far more vibrant than most of us realized, Petter Ringbom's Shield and Spear finds post-Apartheid South Africa brimming with art, music and activism despite widespread disappointment with those leading its government.”
–The Hollywood Reporter

Format: Feature

Web: shieldspear.com

Roles: Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Designer

Screenings: Hot Docs, Sheffield Doc/Fest, Gothenburg Intl. Film Festival, Durban Intl. Film Festival, Big Sky, The Hammer Museum, Film at Lincoln Center

Awards: Passion for Freedom Award (Silver Price)

Team: Marquise Stillwell (Executive Producer), Christophe Charlier (Executive Producer), Alysa Nahmias (Producer)

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Poster Design by Petter Ringbom.