King Leopold’s Ghost
Inspired by Adam Hochschild’s best-selling book about Leopold II of Belgium’s plunder in the Congo and the Congolese who defied him and fought back. The struggle sparked an unlikely alliance between a black American missionary, an English investigative journalist and an Irish spy, resulting in one of the first human rights movements in history.
Director: Ben Affleck
Genre: Drama, History
Screenplay
- Adam Hochschild (Book)
- Farhad Safinia (Screenplay)
Production: One Community, Pearl Street Films, Sikelia Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ben Affleck
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King Leopold’s Ghost about?
- Inspired by Adam Hochschild’s best-selling book about Leopold II of Belgium’s plunder in the Congo and the Congolese who defied him and fought back. The struggle sparked an unlikely alliance between a black American missionary, an English investigative journalist and an Irish spy, resulting in one of the first human rights movements in history.
- Who directed King Leopold’s Ghost?
- King Leopold’s Ghost was directed by Ben Affleck.
- What genre is King Leopold’s Ghost?
- King Leopold’s Ghost is a Drama, History film.
- Where was King Leopold’s Ghost produced?
- King Leopold’s Ghost was produced in United States of America.