Thirty years after the fall of apartheid, South Africa remains the most unequal country in the world. From South African filmmaker Tara Moore comes a landmark documentary that reveals the deep-rooted forces of inequality still shaping the nation today.
With unprecedented access, the film follows the grandson of the so-called ‘Architect of Apartheid’ as he grapples with his family’s role in one of history’s most brutal regimes. His deeply personal reckoning exposes apartheid’s endurance today, both systemically and psychologically.
Legacy is not only a definitive chronicle of South Africa, it’s a global call to confront the past in order to re-imagine a more equal future. A vital meditation on accountability and social justice that resonates far beyond one nation, mirroring struggles playing out worldwide today - making it not only timely, but essential viewing.
Awards:
- Best South African Documentary (Winner) - Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) 2024
- Best Documentary (Jury Award – Winner) - Pan African Film Festival (PAFF), Los Angeles 2025
- Best Film by a Female Director of Color (Winner) - African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) 2024
- Artistic Bravery (Honour / Special Mention) - African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) 2024
- Oscars® Documentary Feature Long‑List (Nominee) - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2025
Thirty years after the fall of apartheid, South Africa remains the most unequal country in the world. From South African filmmaker Tara Moore comes a landmark documentary that reveals the deep-rooted forces of inequality still shaping the nation today.
With unprecedented access, the film follows the grandson of the so-called ‘Architect of Apartheid’ as he grapples with his family’s role in one of history’s most brutal regimes. His deeply personal reckoning exposes apartheid’s endurance today, both systemically and psychologically.
Legacy is not only a definitive chronicle of South Africa, it’s a global call to confront the past in order to re-imagine a more equal future. A vital meditation on accountability and social justice that resonates far beyond one nation, mirroring struggles playing out worldwide today - making it not only timely, but essential viewing.
Awards:
- Best South African Documentary (Winner) - Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) 2024
- Best Documentary (Jury Award – Winner) - Pan African Film Festival (PAFF), Los Angeles 2025
- Best Film by a Female Director of Color (Winner) - African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) 2024
- Artistic Bravery (Honour / Special Mention) - African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) 2024
- Oscars® Documentary Feature Long‑List (Nominee) - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2025