Bobi Wine: The People's President
“The man, the music, the movement.”
Synopsis
Uganda has one the youngest populations in the world and one of its most flagrantly anti-democratic governments. These are ingredients for revolution, and Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi are stirring the pot. When the charismatic Bobi, a musician and member of parliament, announces his campaign for president, Uganda’s youth are ecstatic, filling parks and streets for every speech, and singing Bobi’s anthems of peace and freedom. But then comes the crackdown, orchestrated by Yoweri Museveni, a brutal dictator who has ruled Uganda for 36 years. Bobi and his crew survive arrests, beatings, torture, riots and raids.
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Bobi Wine: The People’s President | Official Trailer | National Geographic Documentary FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 70 DaysOne World International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Sharp, Moses Bwayo
- Original Score
- Dan Jones
- Original Title
- Bobi Wine: The People's President
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $44K
- Production Studios
- Southern Films, Ventureland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Sharp, Moses Bwayo
Dan Jones
Sam Benstead, Moses Bwayo, Michele Sibiloni, Daniel Gold, Torge Hillnhütter, Solomon Kyagulanyi, Jack Macinnes, Sam Russell, Jack Sharp
Paul Carlin
Christopher Sharp, John Battsek, Humble Lukanga, Sol Guy, Alastair Siddons
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Sharp
Director
Moses Bwayo
Director
Christopher Sharp
Producer
John Battsek
Producer
Sam Benstead
Director of Photography
Moses Bwayo
Director of Photography
Michele Sibiloni
Director of Photography
Paul Carlin
Editor
Dan Jones
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Bobi Wine: The People's President about?
Uganda has one the youngest populations in the world and one of its most flagrantly anti-democratic governments. These are ingredients for revolution, and Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi are stirring the pot. When the charismatic Bobi, a musician and member of parliament, announces his campaign for president, Uganda’s youth are ecstatic, filling parks and streets for every speech, and singing Bobi’s anthems of peace and freedom. But then comes the crackdown, orchestrated by Yoweri Museveni, a brutal dictator who has ruled Uganda for 36 years. Bobi and his crew survive arrests, beatings, torture, riots and raids.
Who directed Bobi Wine: The People's President?
Bobi Wine: The People's President was directed by Christopher Sharp, Moses Bwayo.
Who stars in Bobi Wine: The People's President?
The principal cast of Bobi Wine: The People's President includes Bobi Wine, Barbara Kyagulanyi, Yoweri Museveni, John Sparks.
When was Bobi Wine: The People's President released and how long is it?
Bobi Wine: The People's President was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did Bobi Wine: The People's President make at the box office?
Bobi Wine: The People's President grossed $44K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bobi Wine: The People's President?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bobi Wine: The People's President was composed by Dan Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bobi Wine: The People's President?
Bobi Wine: The People's President holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).