Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death
Synopsis
This true, astonishing story describes how King Leopold II of Belgium turned Congo into its private colony between 1885 and 1908. Under his control, Congo became a gulag labor camp of shocking brutality. Leopold posed as the protector of Africans fleeing Arab slave-traders but, in reality, he carved out an empire based on terror to harvest rubber.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Bate
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bate
- Original Score
- Howard Davidson
- Original Title
- Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- YLE, DR, ZDF/Arte, Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), History Television, BBC, RTBF, Periscope Productions, VRT, SBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Bate
Peter Bate
Howard Davidson
Renaat Lambeets
Paul Pauwels
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Pauwels
Producer
Peter Bate
Director
Peter Bate
Writer
Howard Davidson
Original Music Composer
Renaat Lambeets
Director of Photography
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What is Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death about?
This true, astonishing story describes how King Leopold II of Belgium turned Congo into its private colony between 1885 and 1908. Under his control, Congo became a gulag labor camp of shocking brutality. Leopold posed as the protector of Africans fleeing Arab slave-traders but, in reality, he carved out an empire based on terror to harvest rubber.
Who directed Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death?
Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death was directed by Peter Bate.
Who stars in Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death?
The principal cast of Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death includes Nick Fraser, Elie Lison, Roger May, Steve Driesen, Tshilombo Imhotep.
When was Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death released and how long is it?
Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death was composed by Howard Davidson.