Mugabe and the White African

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Synopsis

Michael Campbell is one of the few hundred white farmers left in Zimbabwe since President Robert Mugabe began his violent 'Land Reform' program in 2000. Since then the country has descended into chaos.

Set against the tumultuous 2008 Presidential elections Mugabe and the White African follows Mike and son-in-law Ben Freeth's harrowing attempt to save their farm and with it the homes and livelihoods of 500 black workers and their families. Filmed over 12 months, a gripping courtroom drama unfolds whilst all the time Mike, his family and the farm workers face the all too real threats of Mugabe's wrath.

Movie info:

Release:

2009

Running Time:

90 min

Certificate:

Suitable for 12 years and over

Availability:

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Genre:

• Documentary

Director:

• Lucy Bailey
• Andrew Thompson

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