Conway On A Monday

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First premiered at the prestigious Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival.

Overview

Join taxi-driver, Conway, as he trawls the streets of Cape Town’s CBD – whether crossing the boundaries of high-life or low-life, it’s all in a night’s work. The hours are long, but Conway is good company, regaling us with stories of his colourful past and his beloved daughter, a constant commentary of Long Street’s underworld and, when words run out, singing along to Alanis Morisette.

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Himself

Conway Jene Rooy

Herself

Ibtisem Ben Nassib

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