Without the King
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| Without the King | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Michael Skolnik |
| Produced by | Michael Skolnik |
| Written by | Michael Skolnik |
| Starring |
Mswati III Princess Sikhanyiso Queen LaMbikiza |
| Cinematography | James Adolphus |
| Editing by | Martha Skolnik |
| Running time | 83 minutes |
| Language |
English siSwati |
Without the King is a 2007 documentary film by Michael Skolnik, an American filmmaker. It follows problems of Swaziland, a landlocked country in southern Africa.[1]
The film features Mswati III, the king of Swaziland, and his heiress and self claimed rapper Princess Sikhanyiso.[2] It shows the angry populace and the country's problems such as a high HIV prevalence, comparing it with the daily life of Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch.[3][4]
Princess Sikhanyiso is critical of the film.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/world/africa/06king.html?pagewanted=all
- ↑ Ronnie Scheib (2008-04-23). "Without the King". Variety. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ↑ "Without the King (2007)". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ↑ http://www.nysun.com/arts/swazilands-king-of-pain/75347/
- ↑ "Pashu :: About this artist on ReverbNation website". Retrieved August 3, 2010.
External links
- Without the King at the Internet Movie Database
- An Extravagant Ruler of a Modest Kingdom - New York Times Movie review
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