The Unknown Famine (1973)
Overview
Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week".
What is The Unknown Famine about?
Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week". The Unknown Famine is a Documentary movie, released on 1973-10-18, runtime 23 minutes.
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Directed by
Jonathan Dimbleby
Cast
- Jonathan Dimbleby as Self
- Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia as Self
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