Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2003)
This true, astonishing story describes how King Leopold II of Belgium turned Congo into its private colony between 1885 and 1908. Under his control, Congo became a gulag labor camp of shocking brutality. Leopold posed as the protector of Africans fleeing Arab slave-traders but, in reality, he carved out an empire based on terror to harvest rubber.
Director: Peter Bate
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Cast
- Nick Fraser - Narrator (voice)
- Elie Lison
- Roger May
- Steve Driesen
- Tshilombo Imhotep
- Annette Kelly
Screenplay
Music: Howard Davidson
Cinematography: Renaat Lambeets
Production: YLE, DR, ZDF/Arte, Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), History Television, BBC, RTBF, Periscope Productions, VRT, SBS
Country: Belgium, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français, Nederlands
Original Language: en
Keywords
colonialism
More Films by Director: Peter Bate
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death about?
- This true, astonishing story describes how King Leopold II of Belgium turned Congo into its private colony between 1885 and 1908. Under his control, Congo became a gulag labor camp of shocking brutality. Leopold posed as the protector of Africans fleeing Arab slave-traders but, in reality, he carved out an empire based on terror to harvest rubber.
- Who directed Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death?
- Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death was directed by Peter Bate.
- Who stars in Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death?
- Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death stars Nick Fraser, Elie Lison, Roger May, Steve Driesen, Tshilombo Imhotep, Annette Kelly.
- How long is Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death?
- Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death?
- Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death produced?
- Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death was produced in Belgium, United Kingdom.