Growing Stronger
Originally released in 2005. Growing Stronger is a documentary film. directed by Tsitsi Dangarembga. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tendayi Westerhof and Pamela Kanjenzana
Synopsis
After living a high profile life as a model and wife to the then coach of the Zimbabwe national football team, Tendayi Westerhof stunned the nation by becoming the first high profile person to go public about her HIV positive status in 2002. Her enemies increased, some going to the extent of calling her disclosure a publicity gimmick. This beautiful woman has gone on to become a public figure in a very different way, as an elegant and glamourous AIDS activist in the world of modelling and the public media. Pamela Kanjenzana lives a very different life with her HIV infection in one of Zimbabwe's high density suburbs. Nevertheless she also manages to survive by living positivly. Two remarkable examples of how living with the virus has changed.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nyerai Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Growing Stronger about?
After living a high profile life as a model and wife to the then coach of the Zimbabwe national football team, Tendayi Westerhof stunned the nation by becoming the first high profile person to go p...
Who directed Growing Stronger?
Growing Stronger was directed by Tsitsi Dangarembga.
How long is Growing Stronger?
Growing Stronger has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Growing Stronger released?
Growing Stronger was released on December 27, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Growing Stronger?
The main cast of Growing Stronger includes Tendayi Westerhof, Pamela Kanjenzana.