"Rivals United" is a documentary that follows a director as he creates a theatre play about the untold story of youth rivalries between two townships in Grahamstown during the apartheid era. The story focuses on a couple that is forced to be apart because rival gangs refuse to allow them to cross paths in the two rivalling townships. Through interviews with the cast and former members of the rival townships the documentary will showcase the importance and art of storytelling. Ultimately, the play is a triumph, bringing people together and creating a sense of shared understanding and connection along with showcasing the love of storytelling from the director eyes.
Production by: Joshua Etsimaje, Yolanda Pondo, Owethu Mabaso and Sinazo Gulukunqu
School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University