Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2004)

In the heart of Central Africa, the once Belgian colony known as the Belgian Congo unfolds its grim history, tracing its journey from inception in 1908 to its independence in 1960, before being reborn as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The tale begins in the late 19th century, with King Leopold II of Belgium's fervid ambition to extend his kingdom's reach into the enigmatic wilderness of the Congo Basin. Meeting resistance at home, the determined king ventures on his own to establish his dominion. Fueled by the backing of various Western nations, Leopold's audacious dreams materialize into the Congo Free State in 1885. But as the dawn of a new century approaches, the facade of this 'Free State' dissolves, revealing a brutal regime marked by horrific violence against the indigenous population and ruthless economic exploitation. The international community, recoiling in horror at these atrocities, exerts a mounting diplomatic pressure on Belgium. Succumbing to the world's outcry, Belgium assumes official control over the colony, giving birth to the Belgian Congo in 1908. The film, "Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death," encapsulates this gripping saga that echoes with the cries of a nation's torment and the unquenchable thirst of colonial greed.

Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death is a documentary movie featuring Nick Fraser and directed by Peter Bate.

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