Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man
Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, was known as "the African Che", and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his devastating humor, his spirit and his altruism. More than a classic biography, this film sheds light on the impact that this man and his politic made on Burkina Faso and Africa in general.
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Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 8, 2006
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
84%
Original Title
Thomas Sankara, l'homme intègre
Production Companies
Zorn Production International, ARTE, France 3
Director
Robin Shuffield
Revenue
$29,000
Description
Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, was known as "the African Che", and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his devastating humor, his spirit and his altruism. More than a classic biography, this film sheds light on the impact that this man and his politic made on Burkina Faso and Africa in general.
