Body of Evidence
By: Mud and Fire Parables
The Body of Evidence Project is a stop gender-based violence and femicide campaign that has been launched to address the impact of gender-based violence in South Africa. This multifaceted initiative incorporates multiple ways of engaging the virtual community, hosted by www.bodyofevidence.co.za and associated social media platforms. It is also linked to a 24/7 hotline established to support those impacted by such violence, and to help them take back power and rebuild their lives. The project features a series of short, powerful musical, dance, visual, narrative, poetry and conceptual video pieces, and served as a job creation opportunity for new and established creatives at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is designed to galvanise a new way of thinking about our humanity and our responsibility to each other, and to build a counter-movement embracing all levels of society.
Body of Evidence by Mud and Fire Parables supported by Distell.
Artist Director: Mandla mbothwe
Co -curated by Qondiswa James
Artists
- Koleka Putuma (poet) x2
- Sanjin Muftic (digital media editor)
- Vuyolwethu Nompetsheni (dancer & choreographer)
- Vathiswa Nodlayiya (dancer & choreographer)
- Gabriel Dirkse (dancer & choreographer)
- Amy Wilson (performer & editor)
- Indalo Stofile ( creator & performer)
- Lee-Ann van Rooi ( creator &performer)
- Llewelyn Afrika (dancer & choreographer)
Production Team:
Nomakrestu Xakathugaga (singer/sound composition)
Elvis Sibeko Studios (sound composition & mix, editor)
Priya Jeram Patel (cinematography)
Elijah Ndoumbe (cinematography)
Neil Scott greatscott (editor)
DATE | TIMEFRAME | LOCATION |
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Fri 7th May | 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk About | Shop Window, 161 Long Street |
Fri 7th May | 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk About | Western Cape Province Building, Cnr. Wale and Long Street |
Fri 7th May | 7pm to 9pm Settle Down | Church Square |
Sat 8th May | 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk About | Shop Window, 161 Long Street |
Sat 8th May | 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk About | Western Cape Province Building, Cnr. Wale and Long Street |
Sat 8th May | 7pm to 9pm Settle Down | Church Square |
Tue 11th May | 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk About | Shop Window, 148 Long Street |
Tue 11th May | 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk About | Western Cape Province Building, Cnr. Wale and Long Street |
Tue 11th May | 7pm to 9pm Settle Down | Church Square |
Wed 12th May | 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk About | Shop Window, 148 Long Street |
Wed 12th May | 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk About | Western Cape Province Building, Cnr. Wale and Long Street |
Wed 12th May | 7pm to 9pm Settle Down | Church Square |