Movies and TvShows featuring "uganda" theme.

Mighty Joe Young follows the story of a giant ape who is captured and taken from his home in Africa to Los Angeles. There, he escapes and goes on a rampage, causing chaos in the city. As authorities try to capture him, a group of people, including a primatologist and an orphan, work together to rescue Joe and return him to his natural habitat.

Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s. In 1970, Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) graduates from medical school in Scotland. With dull prospects at home, he decides to seek adventure abroad by working at a Ugandan missionary clinic run by Dr. David Merrit (Adam Kotz) and his wife, Sarah (Gillian Anderson). Garrigan becomes attracted to Sarah, who enjoys the attention but refuses to engage him in an extramarital affair. Meanwhile, General Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker) overthrows incumbent president Milton Obote in a coup.<br/><br/>Garrigan first sees Amin at a public rally that he addresses in the village where Garrigan works with Merrit & Sarah. He is impressed with Amin's vision for the nation. Garrigan sincerely believes Amin will help the country, while Sarah warns him of dictators that have taken over before. Garrigan is called to a minor car accident involving Amin where he treats his hand. During the incident Garrigan takes a gun and shoots a mortally wounded cow because no one else has the presence of mind to put it out of its misery. Amin is impressed by his quick action and initiative. Amin, fond of Scotland as a symbol of resilience and admiring the Scottish people for their resistance to the English, is delighted to discover Garrigan's nationality and exchanges his military shirt for Garrigan's Scotland shirt. Later, Amin invites Garrigan to become his personal physician and take charge of modernizing the country's health care system.<br/><br/>Garrigan soon becomes Amin's trusted confidant and is relied on for much more than medical care, such as matters of state. Although Garrigan is aware of violence around Kampala, he accepts Amin's explanation that cracking down on the opposition will bring lasting peace to the country. Garrigan discovers that the polygamous leader has ostracized the youngest of his three wives, Kay (Kerry Washington), because she has given birth to an epileptic son, Mackenzie (Apollo Okwenje Omamo). When treating Mackenzie, Garrigan and Kay form a relationship and sleep with each other, but Kay tells him he must find a way to leave Uganda. As Garrigan grows in power the British Foreign Office gets in touch with him to recruit him on their side, should the need arise in future. Stone, an offer from the Foreign office indicates to Garrigan that Amin was installed by the British Govt, but now shares an uneasy relationship with them.<br/><br/>Garrigan saves Amin from an assassination attempt & now Amin trusts only Garrigan, even above the advice of his old friend, & health minister Waspa. One day Garrigan finds Waspa speaking to a white man in a suspicious manner at a bar & mentions it to Amin. Few days later Stone informs Garrigan that Waspa has gone missing along with many ranking Govt officials suspected of treason by Amin. Garrigan mentions the missing Waspa to Amin & asks his permission to go back to Scotland, but Amin refuses.<br/><br/>Eventually, Garrigan begins to lose faith in Amin as he witnesses the increasing paranoia, repressive murders and xenophobia in expelling South Asians from the country. Amin replaces Garrigan's British passport with a Ugandan one to prevent him from escaping which leads Garrigan to frantically seek help from Stone (Simon McBurney), the local British Foreign Office representative. Garrigan is told the British will help him leave Uganda if he uses his position to assassinate Amin, but Garrigan refuses.<br/><br/>Kay informs Garrigan that she has become pregnant with his child. Amin will murder her for infidelity if he discovers this, so she begs Garrigan for a secret abortion. Delayed by Amin's command that he attend a press conference with Western journalists, Garrigan fails to meet Kay at the appointed time. She concludes she has been abandoned and seeks out a primitive abortion in a nearby village, where she is apprehended by Amin's forces. Garrigan finds her savagely mutilated corpse on an autopsy table and falls retching to his knees, finally confronting the palpable inhumanity of Amin's regime and decides killing him will end it all.<br/><br/>A hijacked Air France aircraft is flown to Entebbe by pro-Palestinian hijackers seeking asylum from agents of international law. Amin rushes to the scene to help them, taking Garrigan along. At the airport, one of Amin's bodyguards discovers Garrigan's plot to poison Amin, under the ruse of giving him pills for a headache. His treachery revealed, Garrigan is beaten by Amin's henchmen before Amin himself arrives and discloses he is aware of the relationship with Kay. As punishment, Garrigan's chest is pierced with meat hooks, and he is hanged by his skin.<br/><br/>Amin arranges a plane for the release of non-Israeli passengers, and Garrigan's torturers leave him bleeding on the floor while they relax in another room. Garrigan's medical colleague at the hospital, Dr. Junju (David Oyelowo), takes advantage of the opportunity to rescue him. He urges Garrigan to tell the world the truth about Amin's regime, asserting that because Garrigan is white the world will believe him. Junju gives Garrigan his own jacket, enabling him to mingle unnoticed with the crowd of freed hostages and board the plane. When the torturers discover Garrigan's absence, Junju is shot dead while the plane departs with Garrigan on board. Amin is informed too late to prevent it, while Garrigan tearfully remembers the people of Uganda. The epilogue shows real footage of Amin, as well as figures such as the 300,000 that died under his regime and tells of his eventual downfall in 1979 & 2003 death while in exile in Saudi Arabia.

Machine Gun Preacher follows the true story of Sam Childers, a former biker and drug dealer who turns his life around and becomes a preacher. He travels to Sudan and witnesses the atrocities committed by the Lord's Resistance Army. Determined to make a difference, Childers starts a mission to rescue children who have been forced to become soldiers, using his machine gun to protect them. As he fights against the LRA and faces personal challenges, Childers finds redemption and a new purpose in life.

7 Days in Entebbe is a gripping thriller set in the 1970s, based on the true story of an airplane hijacking and the subsequent rescue mission. When an Air France flight from Tel Aviv to Paris is hijacked by a group of terrorists, the passengers are taken hostage and held at gunpoint in Entebbe, Uganda. With time running out and the lives of the hostages at stake, a daring rescue mission is launched by the Israeli Defense Force. The film explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

In 1976, an Air France airplane is hijacked by Palestinian and German terrorists and taken to Entebbe airport in Uganda. The terrorists demand the release of political prisoners in exchange for the hostages. The Israeli government decides to launch a daring rescue mission, known as Operation Thunderbolt, to free the hostages and stop the terrorists.

In 1950s Africa, a film director named John Wilson becomes obsessed with hunting an elephant while simultaneously trying to complete his latest project. As he becomes more consumed with his obsession, tensions rise between him and his crew, and he must face the consequences of his actions.

Chimpanzee follows the story of Oscar, a young chimp who faces the challenges of survival and the bonds of family in the unforgiving jungle. When tragedy strikes and he is separated from his family, Oscar must navigate the wild and find a new home, all while learning important life lessons along the way.

Queen of Katwe is based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. Despite facing numerous challenges, including poverty and the loss of her father, Phiona discovers her talent for chess. With the help of her dedicated coach, Robert Katende, she becomes a national champion and goes on to compete internationally. This heartwarming film showcases the power of determination and the transformative impact of education and empowerment.

An eight-part exploration of the diverse peoples that make up the African continent.

The Book of Mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. The story follows two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they attempt to preach the faith to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. The earnest young men are challenged by the lack of interest from the locals, who are distracted by more pressing issues such as HIV/AIDS, famine, female genital mutilation, child molestation, and oppression by the local warlord.

A young Ugandan-Indian woman living in Mississippi falls in love with an African-American man, sparking tension within their families and the community.

Richard Pryor wanders around the NBC Studio, encountering various eccentrics. Meanwhile, the Reverend James L. White, the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada and others are taping their own segments.

Victory at Entebbe is a gripping action-packed drama that tells the true story of Operation Entebbe, a daring rescue mission to free hostages held by hijackers at the Entebbe Airport in Uganda.

Millions is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a seven-year-old boy named Damian who finds a bag full of stolen money. With just a week before the UK converts to the Euro currency, Damian has to decide what to do with the money. As he navigates through various obstacles and moral dilemmas, he discovers the true value of wealth and the power of kindness.

As if they were showing their film to a few friends in their home, the Johnsons describe their trip across the world, which begins in the South Pacific islands of Hawaii, Samoa, Australia, the Solomons (where they seek and find cannibals), and New Hebrides. Thence on to Africa via the Indian Ocean, Suez Canal, North Africa, and the Nile River to lion country in Tanganyika. (They are briefly joined in Khartum by George Eastman and Dr. Al Kayser.) Taking a safari in the Congo, the Johnsons see animals and pygmies, and travel back to Uganda, British East Africa, and Kenya.

General Idi Amin Dada is a documentary that explores the brutal rule of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 1970s. It delves into his megalomaniacal tendencies, post-colonialist ideology, and despotic rule, showcasing the impact of his military regime on the country.

Rise of the Warrior Apes is a documentary that explores the fascinating world of warrior apes in the African rainforest. The film takes viewers on a journey through the life and behavior of these remarkable creatures, showcasing their intelligence, strength, and social dynamics. It sheds light on their daily struggles, including conflicts, hunting, and the impact of human activities on their habitat. With stunning cinematography and interviews with experts in the field, Rise of the Warrior Apes offers a captivating look into the lives of these extraordinary animals.

The War Against Women is a documentary that sheds light on war crimes and feminism in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, and the Central African Republic. It explores the issues of rape, violence, and inequality faced by women in these war-torn regions. The film aims to raise awareness and inspire action towards ending the war against women.

'The Thing That Happened' is a twenty-two-minute documentary short that profiles the Hope North Secondary and Vocational school on northern Uganda. Hope North struggles on a shoe-string budget to provide a home and an education for children displaced by the civil war between the Lord's Resistance Army (L.R.A.) and the Uganda People's Defense Forces (U.D.P.F.) The students are a mix of former child soldiers, orphans and the abjectly poor. Mitigating the horrific effects of the war and focusing them on their future is a monumental task

War Dance (2007) is a heartwarming documentary that follows a group of children in a war-torn region of Uganda as they use music and dance to cope with their experiences and find hope in the midst of adversity. The film highlights the power of art to heal and bring communities together.