Grassroots (TV series)

Grassroots is a South African teen drama series created and priduced by Clive Morris Productions. It is an M-Net original production for Multichoice and DStv's One Magic and is a co-production with Naspers subscription video-on-demand service Showmax. The drama tells a coming-of-age story of two boys from the rural Eastern Cape who relocate to a boarding school in Johannesburg to follow their dreams of being rugby stars.[1]

Grassroots
GenreTeen drama
Created byKhayelihle Dom Gumede
Tony Miyambo
Brian van Niekerk
Asher Sholtz
Country of originSouth Africa
Production
DistributorNaspers Multichoice
Release
Original networkOne Magic
Showmax

Plot

The drama tells the story of Monwabisi and Asanda, two boys from Butterworth whose families were had a close business relationship and friendship. The tragic death of Monwabisi's father in the presence of Asanda's father on a construction site tears the family apart as suspicions of foul play come to surface.

In their late teens, Asanda is a rugby obsessed boy who has disappointed the traditionalist and community leader by turning his back on the initiation ceremony to play a match for his school team. In contrast, Monwabisi has completed the initiation ceremony, however he feels conflicted without his father by his side to guide him and as a result he struggles to become the man he must be. The two boys must put their differences aside to face their common foes.[2]

According to the writers, the story is richly woven with the Xhosa traditions and explores the ageless themes of manhood. The story takes a modern-day approach on traditional customs and expectations.[3]

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References
  1. Mayne, Jane (2019-07-03). "Grassroots and Being Bonang on 1Magic". WeekendSpecial. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  2. "Grassroots - Series with DStv". www.dstv.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  3. "1Magic announces new local drama, Grassroots". Retrieved 2020-03-29.
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