PBS Premiere: July 26, 2011
Synopsis
Mugabe and the White African, much of which was filmed clandestinely, tells an alarming story from one of the world’s most troubled nations. In Zimbabwe, de facto dictator Robert Mugabe has unleashed a "land reform" program aimed at driving whites from the country through violence and intimidation. One proud “white African,” however, has challenged Mugabe with human rights abuses under international law. The courage Michael Campbell and his family display as they defend their farm — in court and on the ground — makes for a film as inspiring as it is harrowing. (90 minutes)
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Film Information
Mugabe and the White African (90 min.)
Premiere Date: July 26, 2011
Streaming Dates: Expired
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Filmmakers: Lucy Bailey, Andrew Thompson Bio | Interview | Statement
Press: Press Release | Critical Acclaim | Fact Sheet | Economist Film Project Selection Press Release
Filmmakers
We wanted to make a film about a big issue like the land reform program policy in Zimbabwe, but in a very intimate and personal way. ”
— Lucy Bailey and Andrew Thompson, Co-directors
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July 25, 2011
Critical Acclaim
Many viewers will leave Mugabe and the White African thinking that they have seen few, if any, documentaries as wrenching, sad and infuriating, and those feelings will be justified.”
— Mike Hale,
The New York Times
Heart-wrenching, enraging. . . . The film is an unmissable portrait of courage under fire.”
— Peter Gradshaw,
The Guardian
Extraordinary”
— Andy Klein,
Christian Science Monitor
A powerful and particularly well-made film . . . Searing, and sharply told.”
— Verne Gay,
Newsday
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