A documentary on Bishop Paul Verryn and the Methodist Church of SA's role in working against Apartheid
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:14AM Tomorrow morning (18 May 2008) at 9h30 am (CAT) a documentary entitled 'One and undivided' will be screened on SABC 2.
The documentary is part of a series called 'In the name of God'. It looks at various attempts to work against the evils of injustice by people of various faiths. Last year I was asked to be a part of this particular documentary on my friend Paul Verryn. Paul is a remarkable man, single minded, brave, eccentric, and of course also with a few 'rough edges'... All great people have a few of those (in my experience at least).
I would encourage you to tune in and watch the documentary. I haven't seen the final product myself, so it will be exciting to see how it comes together. If there is anyone out there who is able to tape it and send me a copy I would be eternally grateful! Please just drop me an email to arrange it.
Rich blessing!
Dion
Reader Comments (5)
I've asked my son to record it, as we will be going to church. I hope that CAT is our time.
Dr Dion Forster - Methodist Historian
oh no!
ha ha
My son said he tried to record it, but apparently Paul Verryn has mutated into a teenage Ninja turtle, because that's all that was showing on SABC 2 at 9:30 am.
Really? Whose version? Have either Paul or Dion had the courtesy to consult with and/or inform the Presiding Bishop and/or the Methodist Church SA Communications Unit prior to flighting this "history"???
Hi Steve,
Sorry for the mix up with the time. I also saw Ninja Paul! It was broadcast 2 hours later (11h30). I managed to record a copy.
Anonymous,
Thanks for your comment. In fact we did get permission in September and November last year when it was recorded.
Gus,
Could you imagine if I was a 'Methodist historian'! Heck history would never be the same again!
Thanks for all the interest.
Rich blessing to all.
Dion