A United Kingdom is a movie directed by Amma Asante in 2016 and based on the book Colour Bar: The Triumph of Seretse Khama and His Nation by Susan Williams, first published in 2007. The movie features David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Laura Carmichael, Tom Felton, Charlotte Hope, and others.
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Based on the true story of the heir to the throne of Bechuanaland, Seretse Khama of the Bamangwato people, who studies law in London immediately after World War II. There he meets an Englishwoman, Ruth Williams, whom he eventually marries, despite the protests of both their families and opposition from the British government, which is concerned about relations with South Africa and the stability of the entire region of southern Africa.
Movie vs Book
Year
2016
Minutes
111
Movie Rate
6.90
Source: IMDb
Movie
A United Kingdom
Director: Amma Asante
Country: UK
Year: 2016
Length: 1h51m
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Year
2007
Pages
432
Book Rate
8.00
S: Goodreads
Book
Colour Bar
Subtitle: The Triumph of Seretse Khama and His Nation
Author: Susan Williams
Country: UK
First published in: 2007
Length: 432 pages
Genre: Biography
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