The Swenkas / First Hand Films ; Det Danske Filminstitut ; Cosmo Film ; a film by Jeppe Rønde.

A documentary on a group of Zulu working men in Johannesburg who call themselves "Swenkas" and embrace the values of cleanliness, sobriety, and self-respect. On Saturday nights, they dress as stylishly as they can and compete for cash and prizes in an event that's part fashion show, part choreograph...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	First Hand Films (Firm)
Other Authors:	Rønde, Jeppe, 1973-
Language:	Zulu English
Language and/or Writing System:	In Zulu with English subtitles.
Published:	Los Angeles : Seventh Art Releasing, [2004]
Subjects:	Working class men > South Africa > Johannesburg > Social conditions. Black people > South Africa > Johannesburg > Social conditions. Fashion shows > South Africa > Johannesburg. Documentary films.
Genre:	Documentary films.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	Video DVD

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