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Without the King
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Editor's Note
This profile of Africa's last ruling monarch, the King of Swaziland, contrasts the sharp divide between King Mswati III's luxurious life and the dire predicament of his people. Home to severe poverty, Swaziland suffers an uncontrolled AIDS epidemic and the lowest life-expectancy on Earth. As political unrest builds, WITHOUT THE KING captures the country as it erupts into revolution.
| Features | Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival, this acclaimed film tells an astonishing story of Africa's last absolute monarchy, the Kingdom of Swaziland. King Mswati III, a distant figure out of touch with his home and country, rules by decree and lives a life of luxury together with his 12 wives, while his subjects suffer from crushing poverty and the world's highest HIV infection rate. With unprecedented access, we meet headstrong first wife Queen LaMbikiza, eldest child and teen rapper, Princess Sikhanyiso, King Mswati himself, as well as many Swazi citizens who are plotting his downfall. Filmmaker Michael Skolnik captures the birth of a nation's revolution, and the dawning awareness of a young Swazi princess as she realizes the contrast between her impoverished country and her lavish lifestyle. | | | | Source: First Run Features Home Video |
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Release Information
| | Studio: First Run Features |
| Release Date: 7/22/2008 |
| Running Time: 84 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2007 | | Catalog ID: 913348DD | | UPC: 00720229913348 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: SiSwati | | Available Audio Tracks: English, SiSwati | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew | King Mswati III - Subject | | Michael Skolnik - Director |
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