Swaziland is the last absolute monarchy in the world and one of the few African countries that has never faced a civil war. This portrait of a nation in transition juxtaposes the opulent life of the royal family to the bare subsistence of Swazi citizens who are poised to fight for a better life.... (Full plot summary below)
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Swaziland is the last absolute monarchy in the world and one of the few African countries that has never faced a civil war. This portrait of a nation in transition juxtaposes the opulent life of the royal family to the bare subsistence of Swazi citizens who are poised to fight for a better life.
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| VarietyRonnie ScheibWith Swaziland providing this mother lode of material, helmer Michael Skolnik extracts only the most pedestrian of films. |
| AALBC.comKam WilliamsWe're supposed to buy the idea that the Swazis will be saved by Africa's answer to Paris Hilton? Yeah, right. Proof-positive that despotism and decadence comes in all colors. |
| Hollywood Report CardRoss AnthonyDespite its lack of fair balance, the piece is absolutely compelling and makes a point that is far more universal than any one country. |
| New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe film, fluidly shot by James Adolphus, remains deeply sensitive to the complexities of a culture whose attachment to monarchy contravenes its best interests. This dilemma is gradually becoming clear to Princess Sikhanyiso, the oldest of the king's 22 children and a student in California. Intelligent, articulate, caring and strong-willed, she could be her country's best hope. |
| Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleWithout the King transitions nicely from standard operating crisis report to a portrait of a hopeful political awakening. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA documentary about the last ruling King in Africa which shows that the offspring of absolute political power is injustice. |
| New York PostV.A. MusettoBy far the film's most interesting subject is the king's eldest daughter, 18-year-old Princess Sikhanyiso, who likes to be known as Pashu. She's a self-styled rapper who goes to a Catholic college in California and acts like the spoiled rich kid that she is. |
| TV GuideKen FoxIntelligent but incomplete-feeling documentary. |
| L.A. WeeklyErnest HardyA curious mixture of banality and revelation. |
| User ReviewSergio PPrincess Sikhany is too cool. I wouldn't recommend watching this movie without a box of tissues near by. My heart is broken and I feel helpless to their plight...but I will be waiting for the Princess to do the right thing... |
