Mugabe and the White African (12A)

This first film by Lucy Bailey and Andrew Thompson won a BAFTA in 2010 for Outstanding Debut Film. The documentary tells the story of Mike Campbell, an elderly white farmer, who challenges Robert Mugabe’s corrupt land reform programme through the International Court in South Africa. Campbell, his family, and 500 black workers and their families stand firm against increasingly frightening opposition. Their courage and faith is incredibly moving. The film-makers ran the risk of imprisonment, filming covertly to document events and daily life in Zimbabwe. This is a challenging and brave film, which makes a powerful emotional impact.