The Mahoyo Project
Youth Activism • 29m
The Mahoyo Project is a documentary that follows Mahoyo, a Swedish creative trio as they embark on a cultural exchange – collaborating with local artists in Johannesburg, South Africa. Together they challenge stereotypes and break down normative barriers surrounding race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, through music, fashion and community building.
Directors: Moira Ganley, Farah Yusuf, MyNa Do & Gustav Nord
Producers: Mahoyo & Flip-Flop Interactive
2014 | 30 min
Sweden | South Africa
Languages: English, Swedish
Subtitles: English
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/the-mahoyo-project/
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