Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard (2012) film poster — UK streaming guide

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Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.

  • Film
  • 2012
  • 102 min
  • Documentary

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