Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot — Season 1, Episode 6: Harvest of Devotion
Documentary, Drama • 31 min • 1 season, 9 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
Recreating rehearsals from previous performances, Kentridge reads a phonetic poem with performers Hamilton Dlamini, Mncedisi Shabangu, Nhlanhla Mahlangu, and Mica Manganye. They also read John Chilembwe’s 1915 letter advocating for equality in Malawi.
About Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot
Pioneering artist William Kentridge chronicles his creative process during COVID. Interconnected episodes explore culture, history, politics, and profound truths through art-making, inviting viewers into his studio.