Mugabe and the White African was shot covertly in Zimbabwe in 2008 and tells the story of white farmer, Mike Campbell, who takes President Robert Mugabe to court for racism and wins his case despite a campaign of intimidation against him and his family.

The film, directed by Lucy Bailey and Andrew Thompson and produced by David Pearson and Elizabeth Morgan Hemlock, is an Arturi Films production in association with Explore Films, Film Agency Wales and Molinare Productions. HanWay Films is handling international sales.

Hemlock Morgan said: “It’s an extraordinary account of surviving, and the film reveals the devastating consequences of Mugabe’s illegal land reform for black and white Zimbabweans.”

The film recently won the Sterling World Grand Jury Prize at the Silver Docs Festival in Washington. It has been selected for an Oscar-qualifying screening at the International Documentary Association’s (IDA) 13^th Annual Documentary Showcase in Los Angeles and New York. The showcase, which was launched in 1997, runs between July 31 and August 20. It has been extended this year to give film-makers the opportunity to reach larger audiences as they qualify for Oscar consideration.

Several key figures who were involved in the making of the film will be present on Monday and will be available to answer questions after the screening.

Please note that, since the film has been selected for an Oscar qualifying screening, it cannot be publicised or advertised in the media in advance. Screenings are therefore “by invitation only”.

For more information, please contact Gill Jacot Guillarmod, Liaison Officer, Centre for Human Rights:

Tel: 012-420-3587 or 082-562-4000
Email: [email protected]

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