Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man

Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man

52 mins | Documentary | Sept. 8, 2006

Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, was known as "the African Che", and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his devastating humor, his spirit and his altruism. More than a classic biography, this film sheds light on the impact that this man and his politic made on Burkina Faso and Africa in general.

Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man

52 mins | Documentary | Sept. 8, 2006

Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man
Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, was known as "the African Che", and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his devastating humor, his spirit and his altruism. More than a classic biography, this film sheds light on the impact that this man and his politic made on Burkina Faso and Africa in general.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers ARTE, France 3, Zorn Production International
Original title Thomas Sankara, l'homme intègre
Directors Robin Shuffield
Writers Robin Shuffield

Cast

Thomas Sankara

as Self (archive footage)