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one-man play by John Kani (2002) - his first play as sole playwright. Published by Wits University Press in 2002.
See: Nothing but the Truth (by James Montgomery)
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Set in post-apartheid South Africa, it tells the story of an elderly man wrestling with society, his family and most of all himself, to leave the past behind, but not to forget it.
Performance history in South Africa
A humorous and touching play which became hugely popular and won a number of awards. Opened 2002, directed by Janice Honeyman, lighting design by Mannie Manim and featuring Kani. Winner of inter alia Fleur du Cap Best Actor Award and Fleur du Cap Award for Best New Indigenous Script in 2002 and five Naledi awards (e.g. Best New SA Play; Best Production) for the period August 2002 to December 2003. A successful tour of the USA and Australia followed in 2003-4. Nothing but the truth by John Kani (2002) Baxter Theatre. Pamela Nomvete.
A film based on the play and under the same title was released in 2008. Produced by Jazz Spirit Production, Odélion Films, Kani wrote the screenplay and directed the film with himself, Rosie Motene, Motshabi Tyelele, Warona Seane and Esmeralda Bihl in the cast.
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