Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man
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Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, was known as "the African Che", and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his devastating humor, his spirit and his altruism. More than a classic biography, this film sheds light on the impact that this man and his politic made on Burkina Faso and Africa in general.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2006-09-08
Runtime: 52 mins
Director: Robin Shuffield
Writer: Robin Shuffield
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man
Production Companies: Zorn Production International, ARTE, France 3
Production Countries: France
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