Rehad desai

Rehad is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He studied history in Zimbabwe, where he lived for three years. On his return to South Africa, Rehad became a media and training officer for the South African trade union movement. He then worked in HIV prevention, before entering the world of film and television as a producer/director in 1997 after completing a Masters Degree in Social History. Starting his career as TV journalist he moved on to both direct and produce numerous award winning documentary films through Uhuru Productions in Johannesburg, his own company. He is an Executive Director of the 3 Continents Film Festival and Chairperson of the newly formed South African Screen Federation.

Films with Under Construction

born into struggle

A personal journey mirroring a nation’s fight for freedom.

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bushman’s secret

One cactus stands between hope and hunger – Hoodia, a cactus used by Bushmen for centuries, has caught the attention of a giant pharmaceutical company.

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my land my life

The complexities of a fast changing political landscape in Zimbabwe.

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The Battle for Johannesburg

A human story of survival in Johannesburg as it prepares to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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