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Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week".
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ethiopia
famine
humanitarian crisis
anti-famine efforts in ethiopia
ethiopian history
haile selassie
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Questions about The Unknown Famine
How long is The Unknown Famine?
The Unknown Famine has a runtime of 23m ( and 23 minutes).
Who directed The Unknown Famine?
The Unknown Famine was directed by Jonathan Dimbleby and released in 1973.
What genre is The Unknown Famine?
The Unknown Famine is a Documentary film (1973).
Who stars in The Unknown Famine?
The cast of The Unknown Famine includes Jonathan Dimbleby, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.
