Poster of The Unknown Famine

The Unknown Famine

Plot: 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"
Release Date: Thursday, October 18 1973
51 years ago
Genres: Documentary
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Cast

Portrait of Jonathan DimblebyJonathan Dimbleby. Jonathan Dimbleby was 29 in The Unknown Famine as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 31 1944
Portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie I of EthiopiaEmperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia was 81 in The Unknown Famine as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 22 1892 –
Died: Tue, Aug 26 1975

Crew

Portrait of Jonathan DimblebyJonathan Dimbleby. Jonathan Dimbleby was 29 in The Unknown Famine as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 31 1944