Boesman & Lena ★★½ 2000 Adaptation of the apartheid-era play by Athol Fugard follows the travails of downtrodden couple, Boesman (Glover) and Lena (Bassett). Their shanty town home in Cape Town has been bulldozed by the government so they take to the dusty road with their meager belongings, constantly bickering about their plight. The couple construct a makeshift abode for the night, which attracts the attention of an old man (Jonah) even lower on the economic ladder, whom Lena allows to stay to Boesman's displeasure. Performances are outstanding. Last film for director Berry. 86m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. FR Danny Glover, Angela Bassett, Willie Jonah;
Director:
John Berry;
Writer:
John Berry;
Writer:
Alain Choquart;
Cameo:
Wally Badarou.
