On Air
Originally released in 2019. On Air is a documentary film. directed by Manno Lanssens. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Bob Rugurika is the director of Radio Publique Africaine (RPA), the most popular independent radio station in Burundi. As an investigative journalist he is also a forerunner of the fight for freedom of expression in his country, willing to risk his life to expose the truth. With the RPA, he keeps on challenging the regime and becomes its enemy number one. Will Bob succeed in keeping the freedom of press, while independent media are being silenced and his life and family are being threatened?
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CTM Docs
- Serendipity Films
- Iota Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Air about?
Bob Rugurika is the director of Radio Publique Africaine (RPA), the most popular independent radio station in Burundi. As an investigative journalist he is also a forerunner of the fight for freedo...
Who directed On Air?
On Air was directed by Manno Lanssens.
How long is On Air?
On Air has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was On Air released?
On Air was released on November 8, 2019 in theaters.