A classic David and Goliath tale that charts the competition between two choirs as they complete for The Silver Fez, a much coveted music prize in Cape Town, South Africa. The singers who comprise these huge ensembles come from poverty ridden areas and the music they perform, a wonderful creole of Dutch Folk songs and Indonesian slave music, offers them a welcome outlet from the frustrations of unemployment and their otherwise desperate lives.

The film pits wealthy, ultra-competitive choirmaster Hadji Bucks against Kaatji Davids, a struggling house painter who is trying to assemble a choir for the first time. Old rivalries come to the fore and Bucks attempts to sabotage the fledgling group. After that it’s a riveting, rollercoaster ride to see who will be crowned champion.

Festivals & Awards:

Winner

Special Jury Prize, Dubai International Film Festival, 2009
Best South African Documentary, Durban Int. Film Festival, 2009
Best South African Documentary, Tri Continental Film Festival, 2009
Best Director in a Documentary Feature, SAFTA’s, 2010
Best Cinematography, South African Film & Television Awards, 2010