MINERS SHOT DOWN tells the story of a wildcat strike by South African mineworkers in August 2012, which turned violent when police used live ammunition to suppress it, killing 34 and injuring many more. The film is a real-time account of the strike, told through the perspectives of three strike leaders and featuring police footage, TV archive, and interviews with lawyers representing the miners.
Miners Shot Down
In 2012, a tragic event shook South Africa when 34 miners lost their lives in a violent confrontation with police, sparking widespread outrage and allegations of government involvement.
