The Unknown Famine
movie
A coverage of the 1973 Ethiopian famine by a British journalist
Released October 18, 1973
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Overview
Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week".
Runtime
0h 23m
Origin Country
Ethiopia
Original Language
English
Original Title
The Unknown Famine
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- (Amharic)
- English
Production Companies
BBC
Ethiopia
- no logo available
Thames Colour Productions
Ethiopia
