Unjust City.mov

This film takes you on a journey through Cape Towns health system.

Summary: Against the backdrop of the 2019 military intervention, 3 interwoven stories take you on a journey thru Cape Town and shine a light on complexities at the intersection of health, inequality & violence. This film was made before the Covid-19 pandemic illustrates how the coronavirus is a 'crisis on a crisis'. Despite this, essential workers from all parts of the health system continue to provide care under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.

Synopsis: Through three interwoven stories of an ambulance crew, a community activist and a woman testifying against a prominent gang leader, the film shines a light on the complex issues at the intersection of inequality, violence and the health system. South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world, and in some areas, the rates of violence are comparable to a country that is at war. In June 2019, after 11 people were murdered in one weekend, the army was deployed to Cape Town. Against the backdrop of this military intervention, the film reveals how those on the frontline (such as paramedics and community activists) navigate violence, and how they are driving change every day.