Documentary feature for BBC TV
Brenda The life and work of Brenda Fassie, the most popular woman singer in the history of South African music.
"Illuminating... the story of an exceptional, uncompromising woman... this is more than the portrait of a singer: it's about a black woman who has made it in South Africa on her own terms." (Time Out, London)
"A memorable piece of documentary art... like the unforgettable Brother with Perfect Timing, Not A Bad Girl is a landmark in our cultural heritage." (The Star, Johannesburg)
"Austin's camera follows her but gradually becomes totally merged with the character... Austin shows an exceptional ability to dig into his character... what emerges is a complex image of a culture of paradoxes." (Ecrans d'Afrique, Paris)
