Anyway one of the movies we rented was this one, a United Kingdom. I had read about it and wanted to see it in the movies but lack of time I sadly missed it.
I can recommend this movie, this really shows a part that I only knew little of. To think this happened not too long ago makes it scary to think of.
I really recommend to watch this movie, it's very touching and you learn more about a part of the African history.
★★★★
Plot
The film is based on the true story of the heir to the throne of Bechuanaland, Seretse Khama of the Bamangwato tribe, who studies law in London immediately after World War II. There he meets a White woman, Ruth Williams, whom he eventually marries, despite the protests of both their families and opposition from the British government, which is concerned about relations with South Africa and the stability of the entire region of Southern Africa.
Seretse discovers that the British have allowed a US mining corporation to prospect for precious stones, and is eager to make sure that, if anything is found, the exploitation of the country's resources should solely be done by the people of Bechuanaland...
Cast
David Oyelowo as Sir Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike as Ruth Williams Khama
Terry Pheto as Naledi Khama
Vusi Kunene as Tshekedi Khama
Anton Lesser as Prime Minister Attlee
Jack Davenport as Alistair Canning
Jack Lowden as Tony Benn
Tom Felton as Rufus Lancaster
Charlotte Hope as Olivia Lancaster
Nicholas Lyndhurst as George Williams
Anastasia Hille as Dot Williams
Laura Carmichael as Muriel Williams-Sanderson
Jessica Oyelowo as Lady Lilly Canning
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