''Shirley Adams'' is a 2009 film directed and written by South African filmmaker

Oliver Hermanus Oliver Hermanus (born 26 May 1983) is a South African film director and writer.
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Synopsis

In a

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slum, Shirley Adams spends her days taking care of her disabled son Donovan, caught by a stray bullet in crossfire between two gangs. Having been left by her husband, the woman can barely make ends meet after seeing all of her possessions disappear. With no means of support, Shirley finds herself forced to survive on handouts and by occasional

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at the supermarket. When a young

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comes into their lives, Shirley grasps the hope that her son may recover his

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Awards

* Durban 2009 * Amiens 2009

External links

* 2009 films South African drama films Films directed by Oliver Hermanus {{SouthAfrica-film-stub