Mau Mau (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1973, Mau Mau is a documentary film directed by David Koff, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. In October 1952 the British government declared a State of Emergency in Kenya. Its object: the defeat of "Mau Mau." In the war that followed, fewer than 40 of Kenya's 40,000 white settlers were killed while more than 15,000 Africans lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands more were arrested and subjected to a humiliating and often brutal process of "rehabilitation." But what was Mau Mau? A movement based, according to the British Colonial Secretary, on a "perverted nationalism and a sort of nostalgia for barbarism"? Or the Land Freedom Army, an organized political and military response to repression and armed aggression? Using newsreel and previously inaccessible archive footage, and drawing on interviews with participants on both sides, Mau Mau examines the myth and the reality of Africa's first modern guerrilla war.
Who’s in it. Mau Mau stars Musindo Mwinyipembe as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mau Mau has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mau Mau page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mau Mau (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mau Mau change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mau Mau worth watching?
- Mau Mau holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mau Mau?
- Mau Mau stars Musindo Mwinyipembe.
- When was Mau Mau released?
- Mau Mau was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.