South Africa / 2018 / 86mins / Documentary / English, Sotho and Zulu

The film charts the final year in office of South Africa’s Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, as she attempts to bring justice to everyday people. After successfully challenging President Zuma for illegal use of state funds, she now has to face the biggest challenge of her career: investigating – in the face of protests, death threats and legal challenges – the alleged systematic takeover of government by a private family in cahoots with the President. But how does one weigh the importance of fighting government corruption against the moral crime of continued inequality? Whispering Truth to Power documents the tense story of Madonsela’s last year in public office while simultaneously crafting an absorbing tale of an outstanding lawyer, mother and woman, and providing insight into critical issues facing South Africa today.

Shameela Seedat

Shameela Seedat is a human rights law specialist turned filmmaker from South Africa. Since she began documentary filmmaking, Seedat has been commissioned by various local and international television stations. Whispering Truth to Power is her feature film debut. Learn More