Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation
Synopsis
Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation is a 2007 epic film on the Namibian independence struggle against South African occupation as seen through the life of Sam Nujoma, the leader of the South-West Africa People's Organisation and the first president of the Republic of Namibia.
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Namibia: The Struggle For Liberation
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-07
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Carl Lumbly
Samuel Nujoma
Danny Glover
Father Elias
Chrisjan Appollus
Sam Hosea
Obed Emvula
Red
Joel Haikali
Young Sam Nujoma
Dumisani Dlamini
Tuhadeleni
David Dontoh
Kwame Nkrumah
Willie Esterhuizen
Hager
Panduleni Hailundu
Uncle Hiskia
Rod Alexander
Policeman
Marco Bothma
Captain Rhodes
Tsepo Desando
Johannes Amathila
Ender Frings
Peter Ludwig
Vickson Hangula
Chief's Guard
Norman Job
Kanisius (as Norman Abraham Job)
Teresia Kahorongo
Sister Elizabeth
Frieda Boitumelo Karipi
Doctor (as Frieda Karipi)
Muhindua Kaura
Peter Mweshihange
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Burnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Burnett
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation
- Country of Origin
- Namibia
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Studios
- Namibia Film Commission, Pan Afrikan Center of Namibia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Burnett
Charles Burnett
Stephen James Taylor
John L. Demps Jr.
Ed Santiago
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Burnett
Director
Charles Burnett
Writer
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
John L. Demps Jr.
Director of Photography
Ed Santiago
Editor
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What is Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation about?
Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation is a 2007 epic film on the Namibian independence struggle against South African occupation as seen through the life of Sam Nujoma, the leader of the South-West Africa People's Organisation and the first president of the Republic of Namibia.
Who directed Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation?
Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation was directed by Charles Burnett.
Who stars in Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation?
The principal cast of Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation includes Carl Lumbly, Danny Glover, Chrisjan Appollus, Obed Emvula, Joel Haikali.
When was Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation released and how long is it?
Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation was composed by Stephen James Taylor.