Grassroots (TV series)

Grassroots is a South African teen drama series created and produced by Clive Morris Productions. It is an M-Net original production for Multichoice and DStv's One Magic and is a co-production with Naspers subscription video-on-demand service Showmax. The drama tells a coming-of-age story of two boys from the rural Eastern Cape who relocate to a boarding school in Johannesburg to follow their dreams of being rugby stars.[1]

Grassroots
GenreTeen drama
Created byKhayelihle Dom Gumede
Tony Miyambo
Brian van Niekerk
Asher Sholtz
Starring
  • Dumisani Dube
  • Justin Strydom
  • Lerato Mvelase
  • Lihleli Tini
  • Luzuko Nkqeto
  • Oros Mampofu
  • Sibulele Gcilitshana
  • Zikhona Sodlaka
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languagesEnglish
Xhosa
Zulu
Production
ProducersCMP
Helen Smit
Running time22-24 minutes
DistributorNaspers Multichoice
Release
Original networkOne Magic
Showmax
Original release19 July (2019-07-19) –
11 October 2019 (2019-10-11)

Plot

The drama tells the story of Monwabisi and Asanda, two boys from Butterworth whose families were had a close business relationship and friendship. The tragic death of Monwabisi's father in the presence of Asanda's father on a construction site tears the family apart as suspicions of foul play come to surface.

In their late teens, Asanda is a rugby obsessed boy who has disappointed the traditionalist and community leader by turning his back on the initiation ceremony to play a match for his school team. In contrast, Monwabisi has completed the initiation ceremony, however he feels conflicted without his father by his side to guide him and as a result he struggles to become the man he must be. The two boys must put their differences aside to face their common foes.[2]

According to the writers, the story is richly woven with the Xhosa traditions and explores the ageless themes of manhood. The story takes a modern-day approach on traditional customs and expectations.[3]

References
  1. Mayne, Jane (2019-07-03). "Grassroots and Being Bonang on 1Magic". WeekendSpecial. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  2. "Grassroots - Series with DStv". www.dstv.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  3. "1Magic announces new local drama, Grassroots". Retrieved 2020-03-29.
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