| Description |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 153 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 153.
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| System Details |
DVD, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Credits |
Camera, Nestor Almendros ; editor, Denise de Casabianca ; music, Idi Amin Dada. |
| Note |
Originally released in France as an English language film in 1974, with French subtitles. |
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Special features: Exclusive new video interview with Barbet Schroeder ; Timeline of Ugandan history ; Documentation of Idi Amin's requested cuts to the film. |
| Summary |
In 1974 a film crew followed Idi Amin Dada, dictator of Uganda, interviewing him and filming him as he worked. Provides a candid portrait of a notorious figure. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Local Note |
Some of the Simsbury Public Library items are are part of the Hayes Collection. |
| Subject |
Amin, Idi, 1925-2003.
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Uganda -- History -- 1971-1979.
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Uganda -- Politics and government -- 1971-1979.
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Dictators -- Uganda.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Schroeder, Barbet.
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Amin, Idi, 1925-2003.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Barbet's Schroeder's General Idi Amin Dada |
| ISBN |
0780025075 |
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9780780025073 |
| Standard No. |
037429166529 |
| Music No. |
IDI020 Criterion Collection |
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