Review of The Empire in Africa (2006) by Maitland Mcdonagh for TV Guide Magazine — 26 Aug 2009
Philippe Diaz's controversial documentary about the legacy of the brutal 1991-2002 civil war in Sierra Leone -- widely considered the poorest country in the world, despite its rich mineral resources -- suggests that the rebel faction RUF (Revolutionary United Front of Sierra Leone) was not alone in terrorizing civilians and committing atrocities, most famously the amputation of limbs with machetes.
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This review of The Empire in Africa (2006) was written by Maitland Mcdonagh and published by TV Guide Magazine on 26 Aug 2009.
The Empire in Africa has generally received positive reviews.
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