Without the King

Without the King
Directed by Michael Skolnik
Produced by Michael Skolnik
Written by Michael Skolnik
Starring Mswati III
Princess Sikhanyiso
Queen LaMbikiza
Cinematography James Adolphus
Edited 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][2]

The film features Mswati III, the king of Swaziland, and his heiress and self claimed rapper Princess Sikhanyiso.[3] 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.[4][5]

Princess Sikhanyiso is critical of the film.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Bearak, Barry (2008-09-06). "In Destitute Swaziland, Leader Lives Royally". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ Scheib, Ronnie (April 23, 2008). "Without the King". Variety. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  3. ↑ Ronnie Scheib (2008-04-23). "Without the King". Variety. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  4. ↑ Catsoulis, Jeannette (2008-04-25). "Without the King (2007)". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  5. ↑ "Swaziland's King of Pain - The New York Sun". Nysun.com. 2008-04-25. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  6. ↑ "Pashu :: About this artist on ReverbNation website". Retrieved August 3, 2010.

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