King Leopold's Ghost

Name: King Leopold's Ghost
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-05-28
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Philippe Bergeron, Don Cheadle, James Cromwell

2006
PG-13
1h 48m

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7.5/10

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A documentary about the exploitation of the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium.

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A documentary about the exploitation of the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium.A documentary about the exploitation of the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium.A documentary about the exploitation of the Congo by King Leopold II of Belgium.

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Until this day, Belgium has not made reoarations to the African nations it harmed. Belgium also refuses to return the stolen artifacts it exhibits in its museums and art galleries.

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10/10

I couldn't stop watching.

I'm amazed at friends who want to visit Africa & have their picture taken on an elephant. This story is about the Congo a country rich in cobalt, copper, diamond, tantalum, tin, gold, oil & rubber. Belgium's King made vast fortunes plundering these resources using the Congolians for slaves. A story that has been whitewashed to hide the crimes against the people. The U. S. & the news have been complicit in denying this brutal history while amassing fortunes.