Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man
Originally released in 2006. Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man is a documentary film. directed by Robin Shuffield. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Thomas Sankara
Synopsis
Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, was known as "the African Che", and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his devastating humor, his spirit and his altruism. More than a classic biography, this film sheds light on the impact that this man and his politic made on Burkina Faso and Africa in general.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (5 votes)
Box Office
$29K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $29,000
Production Companies
- Zorn Production International
- ARTE
- France 3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man about?
Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, was known as "the African Che", and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his devastating humor, his spirit and his altruism. More t...
Who directed Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man?
Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man was directed by Robin Shuffield.
How long is Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man?
Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man released?
Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man was released on September 8, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man?
The main cast of Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man includes Thomas Sankara.