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Ethiopia, the Emperor's Birthday
Ethiopia, the Emperor's Birthday

ETHIOPIA, THE EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY

Directed by John Watt Dollar
Ethiopia, United States, 1993
Documentary

Synopsis

This film examines the Emperor’s legacy and provides an unrivalled insight into the religion he inspired. When Emperor Haile Selaisse of Ethiopia was overthrown in August, 1975, by Colonel Mengistu, sixty of his cabinet members were executed and he was never seen again.

Synopsis

This film examines the Emperor’s legacy and provides an unrivalled insight into the religion he inspired. When Emperor Haile Selaisse of Ethiopia was overthrown in August, 1975, by Colonel Mengistu, sixty of his cabinet members were executed and he was never seen again.