United Kingdom, A

UK 2016, 111 minutes
Dir. Amma Asante
Genres: Drama / Romance

Topics: Indigenous & Minority Cultures, Period 1940s, Biopic.

Feat. Rosamund Pike, David Oyelowo, Jack Davenport, Laura Carmichael

“A thoroughly competent and inspiring take on the genre”~Consequence of Sound

Aroview: Assured historical drama which deftly covers a decade-long fight for acceptance when the King of Botswana falls in love with a British clerk just as South Africa implements apartheid.

Adopt-a-Movie Kindly adopted by Sue Dale

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3 stars (Good Enough) Very high production values with one wonderful early scene when they are accosted by 3 louts in a foggy 1940's London street. I'm not a fan of dramatising true events so I hope they got the story right as their story is worth telling. ~Tubbs
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5 stars (Exceptional) Marvellous true tale of love & courage brilliantly directed by Africa's first great female filmmaker. Fascinating slice of history, superbly acted. Moving, gracious & passionate; how Botswana came to be. Reveals Britain's role in the rise of apartheid. ~Sandy
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5 stars (Exceptional) Seretse Khama, is, and rightly so, compared to Mandala. The movie could have been longer, to more clearly, explain the events of how Britain stifled the formation of Botswana and Seretse Khama becoming King, but otherwise, excellent acting and viewing. ~Square Eyes