Without the King
| Without the King | |
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| Directed by | Michael Skolnik |
| Written by | Michael Skolnik |
| Produced by | Michael Skolnik |
| Starring | Mswati III Princess Sikhanyiso Queen LaMbikiza |
| Cinematography | James Adolphus |
| Edited by | Martha Skolnik |
Running time | 83 minutes |
| Languages | English siSwati |
Without the King is a 2007 documentary film by Michael Skolnik, an American filmmaker. It follows problems of Swaziland, a landlocked country in southern Africa.[1][2]
The film features Mswati III, the king of Swaziland, and his heiress and self claimed rapper Princess Sikhanyiso.[3] It shows the angry populace and the country's problems such as a high HIV prevalence, comparing it with the daily life of Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch.[4][5]
References
- ^ Bearak, Barry (2008-09-06). "In Destitute Swaziland, Leader Lives Royally". The New York Times.
- ^ Scheib, Ronnie (April 23, 2008). "Without the King". Variety. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
- ^ Ronnie Scheib (2008-04-23). "Without the King". Variety. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (2008-04-25). "Without the King (2007)". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "Swaziland's King of Pain - The New York Sun". Nysun.com. 2008-04-25. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
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