Black Jesus
A thinly-disguised biography of African leader Patrice Lumumba, here called Lalubi. Lalubi, a Christ-like leader determined to save his people, by passive resistance, from the dictatorial regime propped up by European colonialists, is imprisoned and tortured, along with a thief who comes to a greater understanding through his contact with Lalubi.
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Black Jesus
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 16, 1968
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Drama
User Score
54%
Original Title
Seduto alla sua destra
Production Companies
Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
Director
Valerio Zurlini
Description
A thinly-disguised biography of African leader Patrice Lumumba, here called Lalubi. Lalubi, a Christ-like leader determined to save his people, by passive resistance, from the dictatorial regime propped up by European colonialists, is imprisoned and tortured, along with a thief who comes to a greater understanding through his contact with Lalubi.