The Unknown Famine
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The Unknown Famine

1973·23 min
Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week".
Cast: Jonathan Dimbleby · Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia
Documentary
Original Title
The Unknown Famine
Original Language
English
Production Country
United Kingdom
Release Date
10/18/1973