Long Night's Journey Into Day

Long Night's Journey into Day is a documentary film that explores the aftermath of apartheid in South Africa through the lens of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The TRC was a special court that offered amnesty to perpetrators of human rights violations in exchange for their full confession and cooperation. The film follows four cases of the TRC, each involving a different aspect of the conflict between the white minority regime and the black majority resistance. The film shows the emotional and moral challenges of confronting the past and seeking forgiveness in a deeply divided society.

The film was directed by Deborah Hoffmann and Frances Reid, two award-winning filmmakers who spent two and a half years filming the TRC hearings and interviewing the participants. The film was narrated by Helen Mirren, a renowned British actress who has played several roles related to South Africa. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2001, and won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival in 20003.

The film is widely praised for its powerful and balanced portrayal of the human drama and the historical context of the TRC process. The film also raises important questions about the meaning and limits of justice, reconciliation, and forgiveness in the face of atrocities and trauma. The film is a compelling and insightful look into a unique and courageous experiment in healing a nation.

If you are interested in watching the film, you can find it on Amazon or IMDb.

This movie grows in you, even if you didn't like it that much.... like a dream.

This movie is mesmerizing. I'd highly recommend it to anyone open to dreamy/surreal filmmaking. I was so excited about this film! The dream sequence has long been a staple of the movies & this film is full of them. A highly rated film. It has been given 10 stars.

The camerawork throughout is a genius, and the visuals and writing overlap in ticklish little ways across scenes, encouraging you to connect the puzzle pieces yourself. Don't get confused because of the first hour-yeah its very slow and maybe boring, but the one hour makes up for everything. A straight masterpiece!

I am stumbling over how to start to write this documentary film experience, other that I will not repeat prior posting notions.

I am a child of Los Angeles, California (USA) and have never migrated too much outside of this Mediterranean climate basin and its metropolitan life and values. Within my 59 years, I suppose 46 of those have been cognitive of my own beliefs, fears, timidity and aggressions.

I am very pessimistic that the United States can ever move to release its bondage of its Afro-American citizens.

It is within this context that I viewed this wonderful documentary. The values presented are the values that tug at the basic fiber of my country and myself in reconciliation to people of color. With all our power and global military strength and dominance, we (USA) cannot even cure or dare to discuss issues of race with a true face.

This film is a mirror held in the face of most Western powers, and mostly USA. This film provides a wonderful model to heal at least part of our past

"Long Night's Journey Into Day" is a 2000 documentary film directed by Frances Reid and Deborah Hoffmann. The movie tells the story of four cases that were heard by South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in the late 1990s. The TRC was established to investigate human rights abuses during apartheid and to promote national unity and reconciliation. The movie explores the personal stories of the victims and perpetrators of apartheid and the challenges of rebuilding a nation after years of violence and oppression.

The movie is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. The pace of the movie is slow, but it gives the plot and the audience enough time to fully realize the implications of the eventual revelations. The cinematography is stunning, and the interviews with the cast are exceptional. The movie provides a unique perspective on the TRC and the challenges of reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa.

Overall, "Long Night's Journey Into Day" is a must-see film that will leave you moved and inspired. It is a masterpiece that deserves to be seen and appreciated by all.

I am stumbling over how to start to write this documentary film experience, other that I will not repeat prior posting notions.

I am a child of Los Angeles, California (USA) and have never migrated too much outside of this Mediterranean climate basin and its metropolitan life and values. Within my 59 years, I suppose 46 of those have been cognitive of my own beliefs, fears, timidity and aggressions.

I am very pessimistic that the United States can ever move to release its bondage of its Afro-American citizens.

It is within this context that I viewed this wonderful documentary. The values presented are the values that tug at the basic fiber of my country and myself in reconciliation to people of color. With all our power and global military strength and dominance, we (USA) cannot even cure or dare to discuss issues of race with a true face.

This film is a mirror held in the face of most Western powers, and mostly USA. This film provides a wonderful model to heal at least part of our past.

Perhaps President George W. Bush can include this film in his "faith-based" programs that will get federal funding and a wide exposure. And in his Education program, should be screened at all our schools and at a very young student viewing age.