Synopsis
This documentary charts the inspiring activism of Bobi Wine, the pop star-turned-politician seeking to end Uganda’s brutal dictatorship. Rising from the ghetto slums of Kampala to be one of the country’s most beloved superstars, Bobi begins to use his music to call out corruption, then becomes an Independent Member of Parliament to defend the rights of his people. The country’s institutions are controlled by President Museveni, an autocratic tyrant who has held power since 1986. Bobi and his wife Barbie choose to risk their careers, their family, and their lives to challenge him and bring democracy to their country. But the state is determined to silence not only them, but anyone who supports their cause.
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Movie Details
United Kingdom Releases: | September 1st, 2023 (Limited), released as Bobi Wine: The People's President |
Video Release: | October 6th, 2023 by Disne+ & Hulu |
MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for strong violent content, bloody images and thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2775 (cert #54342), 3/22/2023) |
Running Time: | 114 minutes |
Keywords: | Political, Biographical Documentary, Biography, Political Activist |
Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
Genre: | Documentary |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Factual |
Production/Financing Companies: | National Geographic Documentary Films, Southern Films, Ventureland |
Production Countries: | Uganda, United Kingdom |
Languages: | English, Luganda |