The early career
Fassie’s emergence as a performer and the development of her musical identity.
Synopsis
Synopsis.
The life and legacy of one of South Africa’s most influential recording artists.
Brenda Fassie’s rise to national prominence unfolded during a period of profound political and cultural change in South Africa.
The film follows her music, personal relationships and the pressures of public recognition.
Too Late For Mama places the woman behind the public figure at the centre of the story.
Set in South Africa, the project draws on the country’s music and social history.