Yellow Card (film)
| Yellow Card | |
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| Directed by | John Riber |
| Written by | John Riber Andrew Whaley |
| Produced by | John Riber Louise Riber |
| Starring | Leroy Gopal Kasamba Mkumba Collin Sibangani Dube Dumiso Gumede Ratidzo Mambo Kasamba Mkumba |
| Cinematography | Sandi Sissel |
| Edited by | Louise Riber |
Production company | Media for Development Trust |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Language | English |
Yellow Card, is a 2000 Zimbabwean comedy romantic drama film directed by John Riber and produced by director himself with his wife Louise Riber. The film stars Leroy Gopal in the lead role whereas Kasamba Mkumba, Collin Sibangani Dube, Dumiso Gumede, Ratidzo Mambo and Kasamba Mkumba made supportive roles. The film revolves around a teenage soccer player who became a father after having unprotected sex. The film is related to the 1988 film Consequences, both produced by Riber, and both dealing with the consequences of teenage choices, specifically in the context of unprotected sex and teenage pregnancy.
The film has been shot in Harare, Zimbabwe. The film made its premier on 25 December 2000. The film received mixed reviews from critics.