Mugabe and the White African (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2009, Mugabe and the White African is a documentary film directed by Lucy Bailey, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Short-listed as one of the 15 best documentaries of the year, Mugabe And The White African is the story of one family's astonishing bravery as they fight to protect their property, their livelihood and their country. Mike Campbell is one of the few white farmers left in Zimbabwe since its leader, Robert Mugabe, enacted his disastrous land redistribution program. Once the breadbasket of Africa, Zimbabwe has since spiraled into chaos, the economy decimated as farms given to Mugabe cronies are run into ruin. After enduring years of intimidation and threats, Campbell decides to take action. Unable to call upon help from his country's authorities, he challenges Mugabe before an international court.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Mugabe and the White African has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mugabe and the White African page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mugabe and the White African tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mugabe and the White African (2009)?
In US, Mugabe and the White African is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mugabe and the White African worth watching?
Mugabe and the White African holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Mugabe and the White African released?
Mugabe and the White African was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.