I Will Not Grow Old Here: The Air We Breathe

About this episode

Mary-Ann explores the lingering effects of apartheid in Alex while facing challenges in her personal life.

In episode two of our three-part series re-release, Mary-Ann steps out of her comfort zone to explore parts of Alex she's been warned about her whole life. Her search for answers leads her to places where past and present overlap. How will she find her way out of Alex when the legacy of apartheid lingers, practically in the air she breathes? Meanwhile, things in Mary-Ann’s personal life take a turn for the worse. Since we published this episode, Mary-Ann says her personal life has been ...

People in this episode

Host: Mary-Ann

Topics covered

• personal exploration
• legacy of apartheid
• cultural commentary
• societal issues
• identity

Keywords

• apartheid
• Alex
• personal life
• cultural exploration
• society
• documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Alex

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