FILMMAKER Barbara Orton's emotional documentary follows Scottish activist Cathy McCormack's journey into the impoverished townships of post-apartheid South Africa. Along the way she draws interesting parallels between the conditions in the devastated regions of South Africa and her own experiences with poverty in the centralised ghetto of Easterhouse, one of Scotland's most deprived estates.

While this theme may sound bleak, the film is ultimately a beautiful testimony to the hope and strength that exists in the hearts and minds of the South African people as they work to rebuild. A rebuilding that takes place in light of conditions that most would consider an unbearable horror.

The bare necessities of food, shelter and safety are predominant and yet the people maintain a remarkable love of their land and their culture. This amazing spirit is documented through the interactions McCormack has with the people she meets as she travels. Whether it be sitting at a bar discussing the challenges of building liveable conditions with a local activist or travelling to a rural village to share in the cultural celebration of the villagers. Each experience sheds light on the forgotten voice of the underprivileged. A must see.