Movie Description

Man of Africa

(1953)

Overview

Filmed in Uganda, Man of Africa was assembled by legendary documentary producer John Grierson. The film depicts the mass migration of the Bakija and Batwa tribes to a new territory after the natural resources of their native soil has been depleted. The pro-ecological message is always present, but never so much as to degenerate into fatuous speechmaking. As a means to introduce the semblance of a plot, writer/director Cyril Frankel concentrates on the trials and tribulations of clerk-cum-farmer Jonathan (Frederick Bijurenda) and his native sweetheart Violet (Violet Mukabuerza). Print quality in Man of Africa varies from adequate to murky.

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Facts

Original TitleMan of Africa

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1953-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 13m

Production CompaniesGroup 3

Genres

  • Drama