She Is King
Originally released in 2017. She Is King is a music/drama film. directed by Gersh Kgamedi.
Starring Khabonina Qubeka, Aubrey Poolo, and Gugu Zulu
Synopsis
A talented young woman from a rural village travels to the "Big City" of Johannesburg, South Africa to become a Star. She lands a role in a musical play about Zulu Queen Mkabayi, Shaka's Aunt and searches for her identity as a Performer, a Zulu, a Woman and a Daughter. Will she be able to keep up with her more seasoned fellow performers, avoid the jealous machinations of the aging leading lady and survive the punishing rehearsal schedule to make it to opening night and shine like the star she is? "She is King" is a joyous celebration of Zulu culture in a glossy contemporary setting, showing off Joburg as the "Broadway of Africa".
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Indigenous Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is She Is King about?
A talented young woman from a rural village travels to the "Big City" of Johannesburg, South Africa to become a Star. She lands a role in a musical play about Zulu Queen Mkabayi, Shaka's Aunt and s...
Who directed She Is King?
She Is King was directed by Gersh Kgamedi.
How long is She Is King?
She Is King has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was She Is King released?
She Is King was released on June 1, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in She Is King?
The main cast of She Is King includes Khabonina Qubeka, Aubrey Poolo, Gugu Zulu, Khanyi Mbau, Mandisa Nduna.