I remember the day when I joined the Sunday Times. I was shown around the building and was introduced to the staff. Most people’s names were familiar from reading the paper, but one person in particular left my hand shaking nervously. It was my first encounter with Greg Marinovich.
For those who are not familiar with the name:
Greg Marinovich is an award-winning South African photojournalist, film maker, photo editor, and member of the Bang-Bang Club. He co-authored the book The Bang-Bang Club, which details South Africa’s transition to democracy. (Wikipedia)
I read The Bang Bang Club a while back, and I followed, studied, and admired the styles of the likes of Marinovich, Nachtway, and Silva. So you can imagine how I felt meeting Greg for the first time and briefly working with him on a few projects and ideas.
Greg and Joao (Silva) gave a very insightful presentation and Q&A session at the FNB Joburg Art Fair last weekend – The Bang Bang Club has come into the spotlight again since the announcement that the book will be turned into movie – I’m looking forward to that!
Find out more about the movie here (thanks to Jason).
It has taken me so long to finally get a copy of this book. I don’t why it took me so long though, it’s an amazing story and I hope the film does it justice. Nice post!
Dude, The Bang Bang Club changed my life forever. Somehow though I’ve managed to lose my copy of the book which really upsets me as I’d love to read it again.
Nice photos!
I love the Bang Bang story and have read the book a few times. Will be revisiting it before the film comes out. I am very disappointed that we couldn’t get an SA crew and actors to make the movie though. Another amazing South African story, a part of our heritage really, ending up in the hands of foreign producers. Sad.
I agree with you Amanda – pity it could not be a local production. Also, according to Greg, the movie will differ quite a bit from the original story.
Apparently the producers are consulting with the Photographers to replicate the scenes and emotions accordingly.
Excited to see the end product, but also reserved until I see it.
I wonder what Ken, Kevin and Gary would have made of all this…
Hmmm…. will have to look to see if I can find the book here. Sounds interesting. I can imagine your feeling when meeting him. Must have been quite amazing.