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20161h 51min

The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.

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The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.

Released
November 25, 2016
Runtime
1h 51min
Director
Amma Asante
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$13,819,139
Genre
DramaHistory
Language
English
Production
Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, Harbinger Pictures, Perfect Weekend, Film United, Canal+, Ciné+, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, Fox Searchlight Pictures, BFI
Cast
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