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Africa on film many perspectives
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TsotsiTsotsi
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Oscar winning South African film showing how even the hardest thug can changed by the love for a child
Lumumba (Special Edition)Lumumba (Special Edition)
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French language film showing the life and death of the "Malcom X of Africa"
Sometimes in AprilSometimes in April
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HBO original about Rawanda with a great performance by Idris Elba (Stringer Bell from the Wire)
Out of AfricaOut of Africa
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Beautiful romance set in stunning Kenya
YesterdayYesterday
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Touching and sad film about the AIDS pandemic in South Africa
White Hunter, Black HeartWhite Hunter, Black Heart
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This overlooked Eastwood gem is really worth seeing
Hotel RwandaHotel Rwanda
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Cheadle is great in this inspiring true story of survival and kindness
In My CountryIn My Country
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Nice overlooked film, the only film about South Africa to truly depict Afrikaners as human beings
The Constant Gardener (Widescreen Edition)The Constant Gardener (Widescreen Edition)
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This film is sexy, inspiring and tragic all at once. Rachael Weisz is truly luminous
Hideous KinkyHideous Kinky
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Interesting film set in that "other" Africa
Black Hawk Down (Unrated Extended Cut)Black Hawk Down (Unrated Extended Cut)
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Amazing true story about Americas miss adventure in Somalia
SarafinaSarafina
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Don't let Whoopi's face fool you this is not a terrible comedy, it's an odd but touching film worth seeing about Apartide Era S.A.
The Power of OneThe Power of One
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Yes I know. This film is ridiculous but it still both entertaining and inspiring
The Battle of Algiers - Criterion CollectionThe Battle of Algiers - Criterion Collection
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The greatest political film ever made, this classic depics the "brutality and futility" of French colonial rule in Algeria
StanderStander
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The story of high ranking Afrikaner cop being sickened by Apartide and turning into the greatest robber in the nations history would be unbelievable if it was not all true