Sando to Samantha 1999
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Sando to Samantha
"Sando to Samantha" is the true story of Sando Willemse, aka Samantha Fox, a black drag queen turned soldier in the South African Defence Force. Sando perfected the art of 'dikvel' - a real thick skinned queen who never let life's challenges get the better of him.
"Sando to Samantha" is the true story of Sando Willemse, aka Samantha Fox, a black drag queen turned soldier in the South African Defence Force. Sando perfected the art of 'dikvel' - a real thick skinned queen who never let life's challenges get the better of him.
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Release Date:
Aug 11, 1999 (South Africa)
Run Time:
50`
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Original Language:
Afrikaans
Production Countries:
South Africa
Status:
Released
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Sando to Samantha
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Jack Lewis... Director
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