The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife

The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife

A Black Comedy About the White Right

6.5

English/85 min./1991

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

From award-winning director Nick Broomfield, The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife documents Broomfield's efforts to interview Eugene Terre'Blanche, leader of the sinister neo-nazi AWB Afrikaner Party in South Africa. Cameras capture awkward interactions with skittish AWB supporters, combat training of militant youth, and the coveted interview itself. Broomfield's access to these events is made possible by the leader's driver, whose wavering allegiance to the movement is explored as well.

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