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Ivor Ichikowitz

Ivor Ichikowitz is the chairperson of the Ichikowitz Family Foundation, founder of the African Oral History Archive and executive producer of the documentary series The Trials of Winnie Mandela.

Under scrutiny: The filming of The Trials of Winnie Mandela film that revisits, in depth, one of the most contested figures of South Africa’s liberation struggle. Photo: Supplied
WINNIE MANDELA

The dangers of comfortable history

The executive producer of "The Trials of Winnie Mandela" reflects on the documentary series, arguing that history is existential and that the film aims to challenge comfortable,…

  • Ivor Ichikowitz
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