NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD
A NEW DOCUMENTARY directed by MICHAEL SKOLNIK
produced by PAOLA MENDOZA & MICHAEL SKOLNIK
cinematographer JAMES ADOLPHUS
edited by MARTHA SKOLNIK
music by MARK KILIAN
Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival, this acclaimed film tells an astonishing story of Africa’s last absolute monarchy, the Kingdom of Swaziland. King Mswati III, a distant figure out of touch with his home and country, rules by decree and lives a life of luxury together with his 12 wives, while his subjects suffer from crushing poverty and the world’s highest HIV infection rate. With unprecedented access, we meet headstrong first wife Queen LaMbikiza, eldest child and teen rapper, Princess Sikhanyiso, King Mswati himself, as well as many Swazi citizens who are plotting his downfall. Filmmaker Michael Skolnik captures the birth of a nation's revolution, and the dawning awareness of a young Swazi princess to the contrast between her impoverished country and her lavish lifestyle.
"A ONE-OF-A-KIND FILM!
Extraordinary access...unflinching."
-Joshua Land, Time Out NY
"Fluidly shot...deeply sensitive...subtly perceptive."
-Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
"POTENT...ENLIGHTENING!"
-Village Voice
"CRITIC'S PICK!"
-New York Magazine
"A fascinating documentary."
-V.A. Musetto, New York Post
"Bracing...unflinching...chilling."
-Bruce Bennett, New York Sun
For information and inquiries for the film, please email info@mskolnik.com
