The Number

14m
Documentary
0

The film looks at the myths and markings of South Africa's prison 'Number' gangs. Shot in graphic black and white, it investigates the secret code spelt out and spoken across the bodies of the inmates. The film immerses its audience in the world of the Number gangs, their history, personal journeys, codes and body markings.

Cast

Crew

Manuela Gray
Director, Producer
Paul Gardner
Editor
Brendan McGinty
Director of Photography, Producer
Janette de Villiers
Producer
Travis Hefferen
Sound Designer, Original Music Composer
Glen Van Staden
Sound Recordist
Jon Chiles
Sound Recordist
Kerry Lindeque-Joshua
Sound Recordist

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