Wonder Boy For President
Film
by John Barker
Details
South Africa / 2016 / 89mins / Comedy, Mockumentary / English and Xhosa
A charismatic young man from the Eastern Cape is coerced into running for president by two corrupt characters in this political satire that delves into the dynamics and challenges of politics in contemporary South Africa. The great strength of the hilarious Wonder Boy for President is its unique and clever structure, toggling between fiction portrait and “mockumentary.”
Trailer
About the Director
John Barker
John Barker was born in Durban, South Africa. He studied graphic design at ML Sultan in Durban. After working as a graphic designer in Cape Town, he made a career change and began working in the film industry. He has directed various productions, such as the sketch comedy show, The Pure Monate Show (2003), the South African Music Awards, and South Africa’s first mockumentary, Blu Cheez (2002). His 2006 comedy, Bunny Chow: Know Thyself won a Golden Horn Award for Best Achievement in Directing in a Feature Film at the 2007 SAFTAs. Wonder Boy for President, his 2016 mockumentary, won the audience choice award at the Jozi Film Festival in 2016. Learn More
