A documentary about the exploitation of the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium.A documentary about the exploitation of the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium.A documentary about the exploitation of the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium.
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10ilcooney
I'm amazed at friends who want to visit Africa & have their picture taken on an elephant. This story is about the Congo a country rich in cobalt, copper, diamond, tantalum, tin, gold, oil & rubber. Belgium's King made vast fortunes plundering these resources using the Congolians for slaves. A story that has been whitewashed to hide the crimes against the people. The U. S. & the news have been complicit in denying this brutal history while amassing fortunes.
This is valuable material; especially if interested in the period of what was called 'the Age of Discovery.' As a kid I read the sanitized story of Imperialism but mostly the English, then American progress at the expense of Africans. The symbol of floating hands is still THERE as a stain on the legacy of Leopold. And Belgium. As heartless as the English, French, Spanish & Portuguese. The legacy still haunts the Congo & the world. Well titled: honest, horrible, still not known enough. Forget fables. Africans are writing History their honest history now. Find them. I recommend this as a primer to more documents & books. Glad its on platforms to see.
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- TriviaUntil this day, Belgium has not made reoarations to the African nations it harmed. Belgium also refuses to return the stolen artifacts it exhibits in its museums and art galleries.
- ConnectionsFeatures Stanley et Livingstone (1939)
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- Schatten über dem Kongo
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- $5,194
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,078
- Aug 20, 2006
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- $5,194
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- 1h 48m(108 min)
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