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S1·E1 Sizwe Bansi Is Dead

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
March 13, 1974
Director
John Davies
Writers
Athol Fugard, John Kani
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 13, 1974
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Synopsis

Two Black South Africans discover what it means to lose their passbooks, which they must carry to prove their identity during the apartheid era.

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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Playhouse air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Sizwe Bansi Is Dead') originally aired on March 13, 1974.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Sizwe Bansi Is Dead')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Playhouse.

What happens in Playhouse Season 1 Episode 1?

Two Black South Africans discover what it means to lose their passbooks, which they must carry to prove their identity during the apartheid era....

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