A United Kingdom [BLU_RAY]

Product description

Biopic about Prince Seretse Khama, the king of Botswana, who by marrying Ruth Williams, a white British woman, in 1948, caused an international conflict, since South African apartheid did not allow interracial marriages. In 1947 Seretse met Ruth, a London office worker. The attraction was immediate; She was captivated by his vision of a better world, while he was captivated by her willingness to embrace that vision. They were the perfect couple, but their intention to marry faced rejection, not only from their families, but also from the British and South African governments.

Synopsis

In 1947, Seretse Khama, the king of Botswana, met Ruth Williams, a London office worker. The attraction was immediate, she was captivated by him and his vision of a better world, he was captivated by her willingness to accept that vision.
Both felt liberated by the social movements that took place after the war. Seretse felt there was an opportunity for change as the Empire weakened, Ruth saw the possibility of a "better life" as women fought for independence and equality.
They were the perfect couple, but their intention to marry faced rejection, not only from their families but also from the British and South African governments.
Despite the terrible pressures they suffered, Seretse and Ruth did not give up their efforts, they fought for their love at all times and, as a result, they changed their nation and inspired the entire world.