Mau Mau
Originally released in 1973. Mau Mau is a documentary film. directed by Anthony Howarth. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Musindo Mwinyipembe
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1973
53 years ago
Runtime
0h 51m
51 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mau Mau 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 kil...
Who directed Mau Mau?
Mau Mau was directed by Anthony Howarth.
How long is Mau Mau?
Mau Mau has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).
When was Mau Mau released?
Mau Mau was released on January 1, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mau Mau?
The main cast of Mau Mau includes Musindo Mwinyipembe.