Katanga Business (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2009, Katanga Business is a documentary film directed by Thierry Michel, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. After Mobutu, King of Zaire and Congo River, the Belgian director Thierry Michel pursues his exploration of Central Africa. His new documentary, entitled Katanga Business, is a kind of political economic thriller, which takes place in this south-eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the world’s richest regions in mining resources. While the inhabitants of Katanga continue to live in extreme poverty, multinationals are rivalled by China, newly arrived with its billions of dollars.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Katanga Business sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katanga Business page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Katanga Business (2009)?
- In US, Katanga Business is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Katanga Business worth watching?
- Katanga Business holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Katanga Business released?
- Katanga Business was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.
