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The Unknown Famine

(1973)

Overview

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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Original TitleThe Unknown Famine

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1973-10-18

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 23m

Production CompaniesBBC,Thames Colour Productions

Genres

  • Documentary