A United Kingdom [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2016]

In 1947 a white woman from England fell in love with a black “would be chief” from an area of Southern Africa. This is a moving and beautifully filmed story for their love and devotion to each other and their beloved country: South Africa. This is a must see. “No man is really free until he controls his own life.”

A United Kingdom is a movie about something I had never heard about. A small country in Africa ruled by Kings, yet affected by the British rule in the 1940's. While finishing his studies in London, the king to be falls in love with a white British woman. It is "forbidden love" by both families and both nations. Their hearts are pure and their love conquers prejucdice.

A United Kingdom depicts a true story from 1947-1954 involving the King and Queen of Botswana, an inter-racial marriage that impacted the interface between the British Empire and one of its colonies struggling for independence. We really enjoyed this production. The actors and director did an outstanding job.

Tale of race and colonial politics in late 1940's Botswana. Based upon a true story where a Botswana Prince marries a UK woman. Political forces in the UK and Botswana work to sabotage the union. The story is about the struggles of the couple to stay together and political independence from the UK and South Africa. The actors and storyline were credible. This was worth a watch. Entertaining.

A story of which I was only slightly aware. The reality of the story, as depicted in the movie, was unsettling. The resolve of the couple to remain together through everything they endured is almost unreal. The lies and treachery from the government should never have happened nor been tolerated. The movie is very thought provoking and proves the idea that truth is stranger than fiction.

An excellent biographical movie that didn't get too much publicity but worth the money to add to your collection. Very heartfelt movie..excellent acting, moving story and well told. Helps you understand how far we have come and how much further there is to go.

Brilliant actors and a fascinating director, shows you, love may stand the test of time. This couple has a hard road to travel. Not only from the public but from their families. True love, may or may not prevail.

This is a true story. The movie was wonderfully written and acted. It was so good that I watched it a second time the next day!