'A United Kingdom' is based on actual events when Prince Sereste Khama, Prince of Bechuanaland (now Botswana) whilst studying in London met and married an Englishwoman. The mixed race marriage set off a political storm within the Prince's home country and Southern Africa and a battle with Britain, the colonial 'protector'.
A terrific performance from David Oyelowo carries this interesting film.
★★★★
We here in United states made a movie on the first interacial couple married in Alabama. Can't recall the title of the movie
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I have a recollection of such a film but I can't recall the details either, Dora.
DeleteI had no idea that Bostwana was previously called Bechuanaland. I think I prefer Botswana.
ReplyDeleteWell, you know what those British colonialists were like mangling local names when they took charge.
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