Courting justice /

This film illustrates how the new constitution in post-apartheid South Africa partially lived up to its goals of promoting justice and human rights. Essential to keeping these promises, indeed mandated by the constitution, is a diverse judiciary -- one that includes women. By 2008, 18 percent of the...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Luna Films, Women Make Movies (Firm)
Other Authors:	Cowan, Ruth B., Lipman, Jane Thandi, Pickering, Bridget, Brandt, Neil
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English Xhosa
Language Notes:	In English and Xhosa with English subtitles.
Subjects:	Rule of law > South Africa. Civil rights > South Africa. Women judges > South Africa. Apartheid > South Africa. South Africa > History > 20th century. Documentary films. Nonfiction films.

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Summary:	This film illustrates how the new constitution in post-apartheid South Africa partially lived up to its goals of promoting justice and human rights. Essential to keeping these promises, indeed mandated by the constitution, is a diverse judiciary -- one that includes women. By 2008, 18 percent of the superior court judges were women. This film is their story.
Item Description:	Originally produced as a documentary films by Luna Films in 2008. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD; 16:9 Anamorphic.
Production Credits:	Director of photography, Manu Lapiere ; edited by Dara Kell ; music by Philip Miller.