108. Safe Space — Gugu naGogo BTS

Two Words with Taku

Today's two words: Safe Space

In this episode I discuss how I handled creative, business, emotional and cultural safety during the making of my film Gugu naGogo. I also give special thanks to some of the black and African women who have supported me and my project along the way.

• Karine Larché – costume designer
• Ratidzo Mambo – actor, producer
• Portia Jamu – set nurse
• Rufaro Ndoro – actor
• Aunty Emily Chifadza – community elder, actor
• Aunty Vongai Nzenza – community elder, actor
• Dorcas Maphakela – creative producer, writer, stylist
• Judith Mari – actor, makeup artist, stylist
• Mars Williamson – colourist, editor
• Jacqui Kairu – singer
• Karena Bravo – visual artist, graphic designer
• Vimbai Nenzou – actor, writer, producer
• Amanda Mudege-Fleischer – podcaster, stylist
• Florence Matemadombo – voice actor
• Thembi Brooking – community advocate, entrepreneur
• Molinda Dzangare – fashion stylist
• Hawanatu Bangura – filmmaker
• Albertina Ncube – filmmaker, photographer
• Rumbi Mutezo – actor, artist
• Tariro Mukando – social media and marketing consultant
• Tewabech Tesfay – community member, actor
• Yandisa Xundu – community advocate, social worker
• Tendai Mhasho – community advocate
• Audrey – my therapist
• Maria Mbudzi – my mother

More at https://taku.com.au/safe-space

Watch Gugu naGogo on ABC ME and iview from 20 November 2022.

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Music by Audius Mtawarira

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