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Something of Value

1957 · 113 min · Drama

As the Mau Mau uprising erupts in colonial Kenya, two childhood friends — one African, one white settler — are torn to opposite sides of the violent struggle. A provocative drama for its era.

Runtime
113 min
Genre
Drama · War
Mood
tense · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
film history

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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