“Silverton Siege” is directed by ​​South African filmmaker, writer, and award-winning cinematographer Mandla Dube, known for helming the Netflix series “Jiva!” and the 2016 film, “Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu.” Of his upcoming release, Dube said (via Variety):

“‘Silverton Siege’ is my strongest work thus far, the hope is that filmmakers from Africa are given more opportunities at decolonizing the narrative of who we are. I also hope that the youth of today can draw inspiration from the Silverton Siege trio, and know that they have the power to change the status quo, and most importantly that their stories matter.”

The film has no shortage of South African heavyweight talent, including Thabo Rametsi, Noxolo Dlamini, and Stefan Erasmus as the Silverton Siege trio — the three young freedom fighters who risked their lives kickstarting a movement. “Silverton Siege” also stars Tumisho Masha, Michelle Mosalakae, and Elani Dekker. Producers include Pambili Media and EPs Dube and Walter Ayres.

“Silverton Siege” arrives to the streamer on South Africa’s Freedom Day, April 27, 2022. Below is an official synopsis.

While on a high-profile mission to sabotage a petrol depot, a trio of freedom fighters, Umkhonto weSizwe (MK), realize they have been set up, with police ready and waiting to arrest them. A fierce and deadly chase ensues which sees them seeking shelter inside a Bank. The Trio are all in agreement that someone, perhaps one of them, is an “Impimpi” – a sell-out and police spy. The question is, whom? Pressure mounts and tension rises amongst them in the bank. All those involved have one thing in common – a fight for freedom. As the Trio recognize their only options are prison or death, they decide to negotiate for the release of Nelson Mandela.