Red Dust

Sarah Barcant, a New York lawyer who spent her childhood in South Africa, returns to her home country to represent Alex Mpondo. Mpondo is a member of the African National Congress and a former political prisoner who suffered torture during the apartheid era. The story takes place during hearings for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, an organization focused on healing national divisions rather than punishing offenders. As Barcant advises Mpondo, she must navigate the complexities of the case and the confrontation between the politician and a former police officer seeking amnesty.

This drama was directed by Tom Hooper and marks the first film in a directorial sequence that includes The Damned United and The King's Speech. The production was a collaboration between the United Kingdom and South Africa, involving companies such as BBC Film and Videovision Entertainment. The film features a cast of 20 credited actors, led by Hilary Swank and Chiwetel Ejiofor, with Jamie Bartlett also appearing in a primary role. The screenplay was written by Troy Kennedy Martin. Viewers have given the movie a generally positive reception on IMDb, where it holds a 6.7 rating from 2,600 votes, while it has a lower score of 5.8 on TMDB based on 48 votes.