Secrets of the Dead

Go Behind the Scenes of Slave Ship Mutiny

Clip: Season 10 Episode 4 | 30m 2s

Learn how the story of Massavana and The Meermin was uncovered through interviews with historian Nigel Warden and producer/director Joe Kennedy. See what it was like to bring this story to life with special behind-the-scenes footage of the actors, crew and interviews with drama director Nic Young. Understand just how much the story means to South Africans such as heritage activist Lucy Campbell.

Aired: 11/09/10

Rating: NR

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