Our Land, Our Freedom (2023)
Wanjugu Kimathi is the daughter of Dedan Kimathi, legendary leader of the Kenyan Land and Freedom Army, or Mau Mau. This resistance group fought the British colonial regime from 1952 to 1960 to stop it from confiscating land, a conflict known as the Mau Mau Rebellion. In 1957, the British authorities hanged Dedan for possession of firearms, and then dumped his body at an unknown location.
Director: Meena Nanji, Zippy Kimundu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 20, 2023
Screenplay
Editing: Franki Ashiruka, Jordana Berg
Production: Muiraquitã Filmes, Twende Pictures, Afrofilms International Ltd, Autentika Films
Country: Germany, Kenya, Portugal, United States of America
Language: Kiswahili, English, Kikuyu
Original Language: sw
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Our Land, Our Freedom about?
- Wanjugu Kimathi is the daughter of Dedan Kimathi, legendary leader of the Kenyan Land and Freedom Army, or Mau Mau. This resistance group fought the British colonial regime from 1952 to 1960 to stop it from confiscating land, a conflict known as the Mau Mau Rebellion. In 1957, the British authorities hanged Dedan for possession of firearms, and then dumped his body at an unknown location.
- Who directed Our Land, Our Freedom?
- Our Land, Our Freedom was directed by Meena Nanji, Zippy Kimundu.
- How long is Our Land, Our Freedom?
- Our Land, Our Freedom has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Our Land, Our Freedom?
- Our Land, Our Freedom is a Documentary film.
- Where was Our Land, Our Freedom produced?
- Our Land, Our Freedom was produced in Germany, Kenya, Portugal, United States of America.