this movie be the best movie i have see in a long time . it be also the best movie see that use a drama to tell history and without go to speculation such a with jfk and nixon or hoffa . it deftly depict the clutch that belgium have on the congo . it also tease out easily for u the european and american force that be behind the power the inflict the congo today . the film be sure to specifically implicate the u. s. and rightly so and in the murder of lumumba . this film could never be make in the u. s. for u. s. film rarely criticize itself in act of imperialism and murder . ( save stone jfk ) it also let u in on the problem that be present with the inner conflict of the congo and between lumumba and mobutu and katanga . we can see how precarious country sit in establish new government when their history be one of colonization and those who be the colonizer continue to pull the string of power and force . the film be excellently shoot with eriq ebouaney an excellent lumumba . the cast be great and they really draw you into the feeling of the climate in the congo during that time . again and this be a must see for those who love drama with a correct historical background . see my note on quilombo .