A CRIME OF HATE: FUNEKA'S STORY

Cinemavixion Review

Catherine Rice's documentary, "A Crime Of Hate: Funeka's Story" (2014), offers a profound and unflinching look into the life of Funeka Soldaat, a remarkable South African human rights advocate. The film courageously confronts the harrowing issue of "corrective" or "curative" rape prevalent in South Africa, using Soldaat's personal journey as a lens through which to explore themes of identity, discrimination, and extraordinary resilience. While the local description frames it as a broader insight into marginalized lives and social progress, the external data sharpens the focus, revealing the specific, urgent fight against a deeply disturbing phenomenon. "A Crime Of Hate" is a vital piece of advocacy filmmaking, demanding attention and fostering empathy for those who bravely stand against hate and injustice, urging a collective reflection on the path towards a more just and equitable society.