You know, it's hard out there for a punk. Especially when you have to live in a Soweto shantytown. Winner of the best foreign language Oscar at this year's Academy Awards, the affecting South African film "Tsotsi" takes its name from its protagonist — a baby-faced hoodlum (newcomer Presley Chweneyagae) whose name literally translates as "thug." He runs with — and pretty much runs — a small gang of nasty boys who spend their time stealing from and roughing up other people. Read the full review
In the sprawling Soweto township in South Africa, a ruthless 19-year-old gang member ends up caring for a baby he kidnapped during a car-jacking.
Director: Gavin Hood
Starring: Presley Chweneyagae, Mothusi Magano, Kenneth Nkosi, Zenzo Ngqobe, Terry Pheto
Run time: 94 minutes
Release date: Feb. 24, 2006
Rating: R for language and some strong violent content.
Language: In Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans with English subtitles.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B+
"A protagonist you're not likely to forget."
The Palm Beach Post: B+
"...just the right amount of tension, melodrama and uplift."
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