The Road Home: A Musical Journey Through Resistance and Resilience

Production Details

Title: The Road Home

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: June 2026

Filming Location: South Africa

Director: Bill Condon

Producer: Laura Bickford, Greg Yolen, Anant Singh, Fiona Druckenmiller, Rob Bath, Tamara Birkemoe, Hilton Rosenthal

Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Thabo Rametsi, Guy Pearce

Synopsis: A musical drama about South African jazz legends Miriam ‘Mama Africa’ Makeba and Hugh Masekela, and their Apartheid-era Graceland tour with Paul Simon… (continues for additional context)

Production Companies

Videovision Entertainment

2nd Floor, 85 Richefond Circle, Ridgeside
Umhlanga, Durban, 4319, KZN, South Africa

info@videovision.co.za | Phone: +27 31 204 6000

Laura Bickford Productions

10153-1
Toluca Lake, Ca, 91602

braden@lbprods.com | Phone: 323-850-8191

Palisades Park Pictures

201 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 300
LA, CA, 90401

tamarab@palisadespp.com | Phone: 310-980-2208

Studiocanal UK

50 Marshall Street
London, United Kingdom

info@studiocanal.co.uk | Phone: +44 20 7534 2700

About The Road Home

This film explores the rich musical legacy of South Africa through the lives of two iconic figures, Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela. Set against the backdrop of Apartheid, it chronicles their journey during the pivotal Graceland tour. Their collaboration with Paul Simon highlights the intersection of culture and politics during a significant era in history. The narrative depicts the challenges faced by Masekela and Makeba as they navigate exile and activism. With Masekela’s trumpet and Makeba’s voice, they seek to represent their homeland on an international platform. Through their artistry, the film illuminates the role of music in social movements and the enduring power of solidarity.