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Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death

2003 · 84 min Documentary History TV Movie
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

This true, astonishing story describes how King Leopold II of Belgium turned Congo into its private colony between 1885 and 1908. Under his control, Congo became a gulag labor camp of shocking brutality. Leopold posed as the protector of Africans fleeing Arab slave-traders but, in reality, he carved out an empire based on terror to harvest rubber.

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Year 2003
Country Belgium, United Kingdom
Genre Documentary, History, TV Movie
Director Peter Bate
Runtime 84 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (6 votes)

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Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death is a solid entry rated 7.2/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2003 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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