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King Leopold's Ghost

  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • 1h 48m
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King Leopold's Ghost (2006)
A documentary about the exploitation of the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium.
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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.

  • Directors
    • Pippa Scott
    • Oreet Rees
  • Writers
    • Adam Hochschild
    • Pippa Scott
  • Stars
    • Philippe Bergeron
    • Don Cheadle
    • James Cromwell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    426
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Pippa Scott
      • Oreet Rees
    • Writers
      • Adam Hochschild
      • Pippa Scott
    • Stars
      • Philippe Bergeron
      • Don Cheadle
      • James Cromwell
    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Philippe Bergeron
    Philippe Bergeron
    Don Cheadle
    Don Cheadle
    • Narrator
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    Frank McCourt
    Frank McCourt
    Ciaran Reilly
    Ciaran Reilly
    • Roger Casement
    • (voice)
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Ilanga
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Pippa Scott
      • Oreet Rees
    • Writers
      • Adam Hochschild
      • Pippa Scott
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    10ilcooney

    I couldn't stop watching.

    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.
    9bramstayer

    A Well-made doc that is unflinching history, ofyen overlooked

    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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    • Trivia
      Until 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.
    • Connections
      Features Stanley et Livingstone (1939)

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Schatten über dem Kongo
    • Production company
      • Linden Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,194
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,078
      • Aug 20, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,194
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      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
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