South Africa: The White Laager (1977)
Explores the history of the Afrikaners and Afrikaner nationalism, and the development of apartheid and its relevance to South Africa's political situation today.
Top billed cast
- Barry CallaghanNarrator
- Gert OlivierSelf
- Floris Albertus van JaarsveldSelf
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