Somalia: The Forgotten Story

Somalia: The Forgotten Story

92 mins | Documentary | Oct. 12, 2016

This documentary reaches to the depth of Somali history, starting from the strong kingdoms that ruled areas far away into Africa, passing by the Portuguese raids and ending with its division into five colonies ruled by different European forces, leaving the people of the same race and language separated by geographical borders. It addresses problems of civil war, chaos, theft, and mass destruction. It also focuses on valuable attempts by national organizations to resist occupation and foster peace.

Somalia: The Forgotten Story

92 mins | Documentary | Oct. 12, 2016

Somalia: The Forgotten Story
This documentary reaches to the depth of Somali history, starting from the strong kingdoms that ruled areas far away into Africa, passing by the Portuguese raids and ending with its division into five colonies ruled by different European forces, leaving the people of the same race and language separated by geographical borders. It addresses problems of civil war, chaos, theft, and mass destruction. It also focuses on valuable attempts by national organizations to resist occupation and foster peace.
Producers iFG Media Group
Original title Somalia: The Forgotten Story
Directors Omar Elkholy, Mohamed Dawood
Writers

Cast

Abukar Awale

as Himself

Hussein Dualeh

as Himself

Mohamed Hashi Elmi

as Himself

Mary Harper

as Herself

Nicholas Kay

as Himself

Abdi Samater

as Himself

Jon Snow

as Himself