Mugabe and the White African (2009)
Short-listed as one of the 15 best documentaries of the year, Mugabe And The White African is the story of one family's astonishing bravery as they fight to protect their property, their livelihood and their country. Mike Campbell is one of the few white farmers left in Zimbabwe since its leader, Robert Mugabe, enacted his disastrous land redistribution program. Once the breadbasket of Africa, Zimbabwe has since spiraled into chaos, the economy decimated as farms given to Mugabe cronies are run into ruin. After enduring years of intimidation and threats, Campbell decides to take action. Unable to call upon help from his country's authorities, he challenges Mugabe before an international court.
Director: Andrew Thompson, Lucy Bailey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 7, 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $4,542
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mugabe and the White African about?
- Short-listed as one of the 15 best documentaries of the year, Mugabe And The White African is the story of one family's astonishing bravery as they fight to protect their property, their livelihood and their country. Mike Campbell is one of the few white farmers left in Zimbabwe since its leader, Robert Mugabe, enacted his disastrous land redistribution program. Once the breadbasket of Africa, Zimbabwe has since spiraled into chaos, the economy decimated as farms given to Mugabe cronies are run into ruin. After enduring years of intimidation and threats, Campbell decides to take action. Unable to call upon help from his country's authorities, he challenges Mugabe before an international court.
- Who directed Mugabe and the White African?
- Mugabe and the White African was directed by Andrew Thompson, Lucy Bailey.
- How long is Mugabe and the White African?
- Mugabe and the White African has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Mugabe and the White African?
- Mugabe and the White African is a Documentary film.
- How much did Mugabe and the White African gross?
- Mugabe and the White African grossed $4,542 worldwide.
- Where was Mugabe and the White African produced?
- Mugabe and the White African was produced in United Kingdom.