King Leopold's Ghost (2006)
Overview
The modern history of the Congo, the heart of Africa, is a terrifying tale of appalling brutality: how the greedy and incredibly ruthless King Leopold II of Belgium (1935-1909) turned a vast country into his private estate (1885-1908) and how he plundered the land and raped the bodies and souls of its defenceless inhabitants, causing countless victims; and what exactly is the true impact of this often forgotten story of crime and horror today.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.391 |
Directed By
Pippa Scott
Oreet Rees
Crew
Yoav Goren
Glory Friend
Pippa Scott
Adam Hochschild
Pippa Scott
Oreet Rees
Pippa Scott
Oreet Rees
TOP CAST
Don Cheadle
Narrator (voice)
Ciaran Reilly
Roger Casement (voice)
Alfre Woodard
Ilanga (voice)
Adam Hochschild
Self
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