Unmasking the legend of Mandebvu Films

In the 1980s and 1990s, having a television set was a big privilege for many Zimbabwean families and this situation made it difficult for most people to access film and TV programmes as the few available public screening spaces were expensive and out of reach for many.

Despite Zimbabwe having been one of the first two countries in Africa to have its own televisions station it was a symbol of status for one to be able to afford a television set.

The struggle was so real for many film or TV enthusiasts with some having to peep through the windows to catch a glimpse of their favourite TV programme or movie.

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