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Black As Hell and Thick As Grass

1971 · 64 min Documentary History War

An account of two battles between Zulus and the British at Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift, from the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War, written and presented by Kenneth Griffith. Mr. Griffith, a Welshman, presents the history of British politics and policies which led to the confrontation between the British Army and the Zulus, reading letters from the soldiers, diary entries from the officers, as well as observations from the Zulu warriors and their king.

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Year 1971
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary, History, War
Director Michael Pearce
Runtime 64 min.

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Black As Hell and Thick As Grass is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1971. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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