Adwa: An African Victory

• Director: Haile Gerima
• Release Year: 1999
• Country: IT/US/ET
• Run Time: 96 minutes

Plot

Ethiopian-born, Washington, D.C., based director Haile Gerima explores European colonialism from an African perspective, focusing on Ethiopia's legendary victory over a European power at the battle of Adwa in 1896. Led by Emperor Menelik and Empress Taitu along with a loose confederation of tribal kings, Ethiopia managed to thwart Italy's colonial ambitions armed only with lances and spears. This film was screened at the 1999 Venice Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide

Credit

Haile Gerima - Director, Haile Gerima - Producer, Haile Gerima - Screenwriter