Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa
Synopsis
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a vast, mineral rich country the size of Western Europe. Alastair Leithead takes an epic journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the far reaches of the Congo river to explore how history has shaped the Congo of today and uncover the lesser told stories of this beautiful, if troubled country. In the largest rainforest outside of the Amazon he comes face to face with its gorillas and hunts with pygmies, he travels into the heart of the Ebola outbreak with United Nations peacekeepers, and explores the cobalt mines which will drive our electric cars of the future.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Onyiego
Stephen Beard
Peter Emmerson, Becky Lipscombe, Vara Szajkowski
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Emmerson
Producer
Becky Lipscombe
Producer
Stephen Beard
Editor
Michael Onyiego
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa about?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a vast, mineral rich country the size of Western Europe. Alastair Leithead takes an epic journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the far reaches of the Congo river to explore how history has shaped the Congo of today and uncover the lesser told stories of this beautiful, if troubled country. In the largest rainforest outside of the Amazon he comes face to face with its gorillas and hunts with pygmies, he travels into the heart of the Ebola outbreak with United Nations peacekeepers, and explores the cobalt mines which will drive our electric cars of the future.
Who directed Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa?
Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa?
The principal cast of Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa includes Alastair Leithead, Patrice Lumumba, Mobutu Sese Seko.
When was Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa released and how long is it?
Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa?
Congo: A Journey to the Heart of Africa holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).