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I m still the Hitler of the times. This Hitler has only one objective; justice for his people, sovereignty for his people. If that is Hitler, right... then let me be a Hitler ten fold. Robert Mugabe
Michael Campbell is one of a handful of white farmers still left in Zimbabwe since President Robert Mugabe began enforcing his controversial land seizure program, an initiative intended to reclaim white-owned land and redistribute it to poor black Zimbabweans. Since 2000, formerly thriving farms that employed thousands, now sit derelict while poverty and hunger are rife amongst the majority of the country s citizens; but 74-year-old Mike refuses to back down.
Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 2008 presidential election, Mugabe and the White African follows Mike and son-in-law Ben Freeth s harrowing attempt to take Mugabe to an international court for racism and violation of their human rights. It is an unprecedented case, upon which rests not only Mike and his family s future, but also the future of millions of ordinary Zimbabweans who continue to suffer at the hands of one of the world s most infamous tyrants. Much of this film was shot covertly.To have been caught filming would have meant imprisonment.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Robert Mugabe's rule as president of Zimbabwe has been wildly controversial, with his economic plans generally held responsible for the nation's hyperinflation and massive unemployment, while Mugabe has also been accused of widespread human rights violations. One of Mugabe's most notorious programs has been his policy of seizing farms owned by white Africans and turning them over to individuals affiliated with the Mugabe government; many of these nationalized farms have been put in the hands of people with little practical background in raising crops, with the nation's agricultural base thrown into chaos. Many white land owners in Zimbabwe have fled the country, but 75-year-old Michael Campbell is a veteran family farmer who has chosen to stay and fight; rather than turn over his property, Campbell has taken his case to an international court, accusing the government of Zimbabwe of racial discrimination and violation of his human rights by claiming ownership of his rightful property. Filmmakers Lucy Bailey and Andrew Thompson profile Campbell and present an indictment of the abuses of the Mugabe administration in the documentary MUGABE AND THE WHITE AFRICAN. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, British Independent Film Awards, ...Mugabe and the White African ( Mugabe & the White African )
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By A. Fox
Format:DVD
Quite simply this is the best documentary I have ever seen. Mike Campbell and Ben Freeth are a real inspiration. The film is incredibly emotional, the cinematography superb and the film score really adds to the tension of the film.
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film was viewed in a special screening, many of which are currently being shown across the UK. It is a powerful true story of one white farmer's struggle against the injustice of the Mugabe dictatorship.
In my view this film should be shown in schools. The issues raised of race, culture and discrimination can then be seen within the context of the 21st century.
One family show courage and determination against all the odds. Their Christian faith is the backbone of decisions made.
A remarkable film.
In my view this film should be shown in schools. The issues raised of race, culture and discrimination can then be seen within the context of the 21st century.
One family show courage and determination against all the odds. Their Christian faith is the backbone of decisions made.
A remarkable film.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After living & working in the Chibiluma Copper Mine in Zambia (1968 to 1972)I moved to Rhodesia & worked as an Engineer (1972 to 1977)in the Rodia Chemical Industries Fertilizer Plant on the Umtala Road just outside Salisbury (Now Harare).When I left in 1977 Rhodesia was one of the best countries in the world to live & raise a family.It had one of the best Education & Medical Systems in the world(had the lowest infant mortality rate in Africa).The DVD was excellantly made but horrowing & upsetting to watch.How can the civilised world stand back & let that evil & treacherous man Mugabe slaughter the innocent people of Zimbabwe both black & white. The Campbell family & their farm employees were heroes in confronting Mugabe & his cohorts.Mugabe And The White African [DVD] [2009]
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Civilization and the law
There are of course many ways to look at the same thing, and the case is put forward that the whites were brutal to black Africans for a long time and of course that's true. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Carmen
1.0 out of 5 stars
genetrally OK, SOME REAL DUDDS
why DO I HAVE TO WRITE A REVIEW TO SUBMIT?
wHY DO I HAVE TO WRITE QA REVIEW TO SUBMIT?
wHY DO I HAVE TO WRITE QA REVIEW TO SUBMIT?
Published 1 month ago by william knottenbelt
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a very important film
Mugabe and The White African is a "must see" film to know what has been going on in that country. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Robin ewbank
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mugabe and the White African
Very informative on issues affecting all the people of Zimbabwe. The courage of this family in their struggle for justice for the nation is inspirational.
Published 10 months ago by R Marshall
4.0 out of 5 stars
Faith and courage
A small family of farmers take on the Big Man of Zimbabwe armed only with their unbreakable faith and courage. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Simon Bendle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Verrryy interesting,
one of my new favorite documentaries, good story from start to finish, had me interested through out, making me not want to turn it off and wanting to know exactly how it turned... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Tja Ross-haines
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting, tense, but incomplete
While this documentary of a white farmer fighting for his land against the bullying dictator Mugabe
and his `land redistribution' program that mostly redistributed land only... Read more
and his `land redistribution' program that mostly redistributed land only... Read more
Published 20 months ago by K. Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must watch
This was a good documentary. Considering the restraints on filming anything in Zimbabwe, and then the danger the family put themselves in, it is a wonder it was ever made at all. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Afrofile
3.0 out of 5 stars
How not to handle a lousy situation
Being a 3rd generation Zimbabwean whose family were thrown off their farms, I guess that gives me more carte blanche to comment here than many. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2011 by C. Matthews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mugabe and the White african
The DVD is good but I bought and I live in Australia and couldnt play it on any DVD to the region that was set to UK. Make some copies that open for our region as well.
Published on 4 Jan 2011 by popai2010
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