Lumumba

Lumamba" is the true story of Patrice Lumumba, who at just 36 became the first prime minister of the newly independent Congo. He would be in office only a few months until brutally assassinated due to his refusal to bow down to the colonial power structure of Belgium. He was dedicated to building a prosperous nation.The story of Lumumba needs to be heard, and it a testament to the struggles of African liberation.
Lumumba was brutally murdered by his own countrymen with America and Belgium cheering from the sidelines.
Cinematically, I wish it was told a little better. The story was confusing and hard to keep up with at times. How did he get so socially conscious? Where's his back story? The acting could have been better. It seemed as if they used real people, which I can appreciate but it was too amateur sometimes. Nevertheless, the director didn't hold back punches when showing the graphic and gory details while not going over the top. Disturbing but real. Y

Favorite Scenes : when he makes the famous speech (read the real speech - http://civillibertarian.blogspot.com/2005/10/tears-fire-and-blood-speech.html
When his former military officer makes 'a deal with the devil' and is offered "everything" in return

What sucked? : acting; story had a lot of holes.

Special Features : not one, not even director's commentary. It would have been great if they had a bio or documentary on the man. Well, I found something on YouTube(what can't you find on that thing)that I'll share with yall.