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Grandpa Was an Emperor

Play trailer Poster for Grandpa Was an Emperor Released Apr 7, 2023,  1h 32m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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GRANDPA WAS AN EMPEROR follows Yeshi Kassa, great-granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, as she embarks on a personal quest to discover what happened to her closest relatives during the coup of 1974. While Yeshi and her older sister were thousands of miles away in a British boarding school, her great-grandfather was deposed by a revolution, setting off a harrowing chain of events that would put her parents and siblings in grave danger. For the very first time, the royal family examines the events that led to the collapse of a 3,000-year-old dynasty and reflects on how, against all odds, they were able to survive this turbulent time in Ethiopian history.
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Kyle Bain Film Threat The feature is informative, innovative, and encouraging, as the production checks all the necessary boxes to make a successful documentary. Rated: 8.5/10 •  Dec 7, 2021 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru A captivating, gripping and poignant documentary. Rated: 9.04282/10 •  Dec 1, 2021 Full Review

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Philip L A remarkable first-person look at an important piece of Ethiopian history. There is a remarkable emotion that goes into a search that many would think is best left uncovered by the seeker. In a voyage to get closure, one wonders if the depth of suffering is worth the journey. But, as a viewer, it is memorable. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/23 Full Review Ahadu T Amazing documentary on the explanation of the imprisonment and dismay Ethiopia and the royal family went through during the civil war of the 70s. From the joy and tears it brings, I recommend it 100%! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/23 Full Review
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Synopsis GRANDPA WAS AN EMPEROR follows Yeshi Kassa, great-granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, as she embarks on a personal quest to discover what happened to her closest relatives during the coup of 1974. While Yeshi and her older sister were thousands of miles away in a British boarding school, her great-grandfather was deposed by a revolution, setting off a harrowing chain of events that would put her parents and siblings in grave danger. For the very first time, the royal family examines the events that led to the collapse of a 3,000-year-old dynasty and reflects on how, against all odds, they were able to survive this turbulent time in Ethiopian history.
Director
Constance Marks
Producer
Constance Marks, Corinne LaPook
Distributor
Freestyle Digital Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 7, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 30, 2023
Runtime
1h 32m
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