South African broadcasters pass on critical 2010 documentary

07.06.2010

By Play the Game

A hard-hitting documentary, which alleges that South Africa has wasted resources preparing to host the World Cup, has been snubbed by the country's three main broadcasters.

M-Net has joined e.tv and the SABC in refusing to give airtime to the critical Fahrenheit 2010.

e.tv's executive producer of current affairs, Debbie Meyer, wrote in an email: "I don't think it is suitable for a South African audience -- I am sure you made it for an international one."

Director, South African Craig Tanner said the documentary asked whether a developing country should have embarked on building multibillion-rand stadiums for the tournament: "R4-billion was spent on a new stadium in Cape Town, instead of using Newlands, or renovating the Athlone Stadium".

Like Tanner, editor Michael Cross accuses the broadcasters of stifling "healthy debate" around the World Cup.

SOURCE: MAIL & GUARDIAN

Buy, rent or subscribe to view Fahrenheit 2010: Journeyman Pictures (link disabled)

Fahrenheit 2010 trailer:

Russell Holden, Cardiff, Wales, 07.06.2010 10:15:

These issues must be raised and circulated as widely as possible.

Russell Holden
Director
In the Zone Sport and Politics Consultancy
www.inthezoneonline.co.uk

Comment

* required field

Guidelines for posting
Play the Game promotes an open debate on sport and sports politics and we strongly encourage everyone to participate in the discussions on playthegame.org. But please follow these simple guidelines when you write a post:

Please be respectful - even if you disagree strongly with certain viewpoints. Slanderous or profane remarks will not be posted.
Please keep to the subject. Spam or solicitations of any kind will not be posted.

South African broadcasters pass on critical 2010 documentary

Use of cookies