Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation
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Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation is a 2007 epic film on the Namibian independence struggle against South African occupation as seen through the life of Sam Nujoma, the leader of the South-West Africa People's Organisation and the first president of the Republic of Namibia. The film is written and directed by Charles Burnett, the African American filmmaker, and stars Carl Lumbly and Danny Glover.[1] The production was financed by the government of Namibia.[2] Music composed by Stephen James Taylor won the award for Best Music Score at the Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival where the film also won for Best African Film and for Best Director.
The film's dialogue is in English, Afrikaans, Oshiwambo, OtjiHerero, and German.[3] Review: Namibia: The Struggle For Liberation, Robert Koehler, Variety, 29 June 2007.</ref>
References
- ^ “Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation.(Movie review),” Daily Variety, July 3, 2007 (library card access required)
- ^ “Inside Africa,” CNN, April 12, 2008
- ^ [1], Lauren Wissot, "Slant Magazine", 7 April, 2008,
External links
[2], Lauren Wissot, "Slant Magazine", 7 April, 2008, <.ref>
Categories:
- 2007 films
- History of Namibia
- Films set in Namibia
- Namibian films
- 2000s drama films
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