The Hour After Midnight
In 1982 a young trade union doctor dies in prison, the state found no one to blame years later a new inquest uncovers deception and buried wounds.
The documentary "The Hour After Midnight" delves into the controversial death of Dr. Neil Aggett, a young trade union doctor who died in prison during apartheid in 1982. This film uncovers the layers of state surveillance and torture that surrounded his detention, while also highlighting the ongoing struggles for truth and justice in South Africa. Directed by Pat van Heerden, the film presents a poignant exploration of how Aggett's death has become a symbol of the broader fight for human rights under a repressive regime, and reflects on the long-lasting impact of such injustices on society.
2026 · Documentary
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The documentary "The Hour After Midnight" delves into the controversial death of Dr. Neil Aggett, a young trade union doctor who died in prison during apartheid in 1982. This film uncovers the layers of state surveillance and torture that surrounded his detention, while also highlighting the ongoing struggles for truth and justice in South Africa. Directed by Pat van Heerden, the film presents a poignant exploration of how Aggett's death has become a symbol of the broader fight for human rights under a repressive regime, and reflects on the long-lasting impact of such injustices on society.
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The Hour After Midnight (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Genre: Documentary. Year: 2026.
Director: Pat van Heerden.
Starring: Pat van Heerden, Edwin Wes.
Plot: The documentary "The Hour After Midnight" delves into the controversial death of Dr. Neil Aggett, a young trade union doctor who died in prison during apartheid in 1982. This film uncovers the layers of state surveillance and torture that surrounded his detention, while also highlighting the ongoing struggles for truth and justice in South Africa. Directed by Pat van Heerden, the film presents a poignant exploration of how Aggett's death has become a symbol of the broader fight for human rights under a repressive regime, and reflects on the long-lasting impact of such injustices on society.
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The Hour After Midnight was released in 2026.
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The Hour After Midnight stars Pat van Heerden, Edwin Wes.
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