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"The film goes far beyond being another attempt to raise our awareness  about the complexities of homelessness. The film is a masterpiece in its artistry and authentic in its integrity. It is a marvel in its cinematography, meditative with its musical score and hypnotically creative about how it draws you into both the dangerous world and the fragmented lives of the five men."

Ismail Mahomed, Director,

Centre for Creative Arts, UKZN.

"God’s Work is a thought-provoking, multilayered reflection on the lived experience and inner world of the city’s marginalised and misunderstood unhoused people."

Tymon Smith, Sunday Times.

“The film made me  feel incredibly uncomfortable.... 
In all the right ways.”  

Audience Member God’s Work The Film : Q & A at Premiere.

“God’s Work is a creative and social journey into the unwanted areas of urban society, a brave and fearless tale of hope, loss and survival.”

David Walker, Film Reviewer.

“Director Michael James’s poignant work offered an enriching, yet often disturbing and surreal experience. His talented young team shared a compelling vision through a powerful narrative...I found it truly inspiring to watch this impactful film...Through a blend of surreal imagery and raw realism, it exposes the hardships endured by these trauma-stricken souls, seen through the eyes of a young filmmaker with remarkable insight..”

Leon van Nierop
 Best-selling author, film critic, freelance journalist, lecturer, broadcaster and producer.

"God’s Work should prick the conscience of anyone who thinks they can solve homelessness or save homeless people without actually talking and listening to them.”

Blurring the the line between reality and fiction, the film follows Simphiwe and his crew as they navigate addiction, poverty, performative politics, and the lure of fleeting fame. At the center of their journey is a phenomenon known as Resignation Syndrome—a mysterious illness affecting the marginalised, causing them to "fall asleep" to life itself. God's Work is a raw exploration of survival, brotherhood, and the human desire to be seen before disappearing.

A haunting journey into the heart of Durban’s forgotten streets.

What does it mean to exist when the world looks right through you?

You Can’t Wake Up If You Don’t Fall Asleep

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