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      Mugabe and the White African

      Released Aug 7, 2009 1h 30m Documentary List
      97% 36 Reviews Tomatometer 90% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Michael Campbell -- a white, 75-year-old farmer living in Zimbabwe -- stands up for his rights against an oppressive government in this fascinating documentary. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's controversial "Land Reform" system has forced most white farmers out of the country, turning their properties over to inexperienced government officials. But Campbell, determined to defend his farm (and the black workers and family members who live there), takes his case to international court. Read More Read Less
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      As much legal thriller as objective documentary, this account of a farmer's battle with Zimbabwe's regime serves as a powerful and emotional attack upon President Mugabe.

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      Audience Member A truly touching documentary providing a first-hand look into the ongoing land issues across southern Africa. Misguided assumptions are torn down by Michael Campbell's story and those close to him. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member When doing docs about Africa, please interview Africans!!!! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member one of the best docs i've seen in a while, if you really disagree with racism, you have to watch this. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Great documentary on the land grab by the corrupt Mugabe regime. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member A fantastic inside look at racial persecution from an unlikely point of view. Excellent dramaturgy and editing, one of the better documentaries I've seen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best doco's I have ever sene. Focuses on the plight of White Zimbabwe farmers. Highly recommended for those interested in world affairs. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Cliff Doerksen Chicago Reader The result is part legal thriller, part five-hankie melodrama. Jan 4, 2011 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times In a continent where despotic rule is not uncommon, there is little argument that Mugabe is the most monstrous of rulers. Rated: 3/4 Sep 2, 2010 Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Bailey and Thompson managed to create a remarkably vivid portrait of a land and its people, while bringing us two unforgettable heroes in Campbell and Freeth. Rated: 4/5 Aug 13, 2010 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Filming is banned in Zimbabwe, so Bailey and Thompson are themselves risking their lives to film this documentary. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 17, 2020 Full Review David Harris Spectrum Culture The most interesting aspect of the film is when it questions the definition of an African. Rated: 3/5 Oct 28, 2019 Full Review Nick Davis Nick's Flick Picks The filmmakers leave massive and sometimes reactionary holes in a film that could easily have pled a more accommodating and sophisticated yet equally airtight case. Rated: C+ Sep 6, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Michael Campbell -- a white, 75-year-old farmer living in Zimbabwe -- stands up for his rights against an oppressive government in this fascinating documentary. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's controversial "Land Reform" system has forced most white farmers out of the country, turning their properties over to inexperienced government officials. But Campbell, determined to defend his farm (and the black workers and family members who live there), takes his case to international court.
      Director
      Lucy Bailey, Andrew Thompson
      Producer
      Pauline Burt, Steve Milne
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English (United Kingdom)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 7, 2009, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 23, 2017
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $4.5K
      Runtime
      1h 30m