With the country in economic crisis, long-time Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is ousted in a 2017 coup by then-Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Prior to the ensuing and bitter election, 40-year-old lawyer Nelson Chamisa steps in as opposition leader. There are death threats against the charismatic but relatively inexperienced Chamisa, and he's forced into hiding. Election foul play is suspected, results are delayed and activists hit the streets. Nielsson's documentary won a Sundance Special Jury Award for Verité Filmmaking



President

2h

Documentary

Director: Camilla Nielsson
Cast: Nelson Chamisa, Nkululeko Sibanda, Thabani Mpofu

UK Release: Cinemas 14th January BBC Storyville 10pm 9th February 2022