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Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story is a South African drama film, directed by Daryne Joshua. Based on true events, the film tells a story of the damaged relationship between a woman and her son, who is addicted to drug abuse.
Sep 7, 2018 · A drama film based on the true events of a mother who killed her drug-addicted son in South Africa. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, awards, photos, and more details about the movie.
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- Drama
- Daryne Joshua
- 2018-09-07
Visit the movie page for 'Ellen The Ellen Pakkies Story' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.
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- Jill Levenberg
- Daryne Joshua
- Moving Billboard Picture Company
Sep 7, 2018 · Based on true events, the film tells a story of the damaged relationship between a woman and her son, who is addicted to drug abuse. It also narrates the itenary of events that led to the murder of her son, as well as the legal process that followed afterwards.
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- Jill Levenberg
- Daryne Joshua
Watch the 2018 movie based on the real-life court case of Ellen Pakkies, who killed her son Abie in self-defence. The drama stars Jill Levenberg, Jarrid Geduld and other SA soapie stars, and won several awards.
A journalist's account of the case of Ellen Pakkies, who strangled her tik-addicted son Abie in 2007 and received a suspended sentence. The article explores the background, the trial and the impact of the crime on the community of Lavender Hill.
Sep 12, 2018 · The story of Ellen Pakkies is devastatingly powerful, one of the few documented cases of a mother murdering her adult child. Set in Lavender Hill, Cape Town, a suburb known for gang activity and drug-related crime, we meet Ellen, played quite effortlessly by Jill Levenberg, having just turned herself into the police.
