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Secrets of the Dead

Go Behind the Scenes of Slave Ship Mutiny

Learn how the story of Massavana and The Meermin was uncovered through interviews with historian Nigel Warden and producer/director Joe Kennedy. See what it was like to bring this story to life with special behind-the-scenes footage of the actors, crew and interviews with drama director Nic Young. Understand just how much the story means to South Africans such as heritage activist Lucy Campbell.

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