Good Madam is a 2021 South African horror-satire written and directed by Jenna Cato Bass. The movie follows the story of a wealthy white woman named Tracy who hires a young Black domestic worker named Beauty to take care of her baby while her husband is away on a business trip. However, Tracy soon discovers that Beauty is haunted by the ghost of her grandmother, who was a slave on the same property where Tracy's luxurious home now stands.
As the two women become more and more intertwined, Tracy begins to see the ways that her privilege and wealth have been built on the exploitation and suffering of Black people. The movie explores themes of colonialism, racism, and class division, as well as the lasting effects of apartheid-era domestic servitude.
The film has received critical acclaim for its bold and provocative approach to social and political issues, as well as for its powerful performances and striking visual style. Good Madam has been praised as an important contribution to the ongoing conversation about South Africa's history and future.