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A United Kingdom (2016)
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'My dear nephew...

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'...as your uncle and guardian,

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'my task is to inform you

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'that is now time for you
to return home to Bechuanaland.

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'To use the knowledge that you have
gained from your time in England

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'to ensure the advancement of our people,

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'our nation.

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'You left a boy, now you must return a man.

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'Arrangements have begun.

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'I am filled with joy
for our reunion and our future.

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'Pula.'

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Seretse, are you OK?
Teach him a lesson.

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You monkey!

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You didn't see that coming.

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- That was not a fair fight.
- You were too predictable.

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Come on. We'll be late for class.

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♪ I'm going nowhere, getting no place

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♪ Making no time with nobody

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♪ No, baby

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♪ Nobody, but you...

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Can you draw up my dress?

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I saw Teddy at the bus stop.

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He's been so down,
since you ended it with him.

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Oh, well, he knows it's for the best.
We wanted different things.

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Is that what you're wearing tonight?

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Muriel, I can't go
to the Missionary Society dance.

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- They're your friends, not mine.
- Oh, come on.

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'Indians will go to their beds
as subjects of the Queen,

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'and awake to a new day.'

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The next day they'll awake to wish
we were running the place again.

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Bye.

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- See you later.
- Are you going, Ruth?

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- Yes, Dad.
- What for?

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She's keeping me company.

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- Well, mind yourselves.
- Hmm, don't come back a missionary.

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Ah, Muriel! Thank you.
We are a little short this evening.

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Oh, I've brought my sister, Ruth.

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How nice of you to come.

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Oh!

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- Would you like to dance with me?
- Of course, Ade.

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It would never happen.
It's futile.

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So, there'll be bloodshed.

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A fight doesn't always
have to be about violence.

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Understand the imperialist mind,

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and you can outmanoeuvre it.

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Isn't that why we are all here?

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There is an Africa that doesn't have
to be about white or black exclusion.

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An Africa that is about
unity, inclusion and equality.

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That's the original idealist!

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Would you like to dance?

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Thank you very much.

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What's this song supposed to be?

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I don't know,
but they are utterly butchering it.

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I've been trying to work out the melody
since they began.

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Sorry. I...

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I do love jazz, but I've never trusted
an Englishman to play it.

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Would you like to dance?

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Rather lively, wasn't it?

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It was good fun. Where's he from?

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Oh, everybody adores Seretse.

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He's over from Bechuanaland.

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- What's he studying?
- Law. Like the rest.

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Just looking at this claim. A small error,
if you could just do it again...

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Hmm.

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Oh, there's a parcel for you over there.

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Who is Mr Khama?

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Oh, my goodness.

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♪ I'm gone buzzin'...

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Ruth!

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He's invited me to a dance.

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He says he can get another ticket
if you'd like to take me.

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I wouldn't like to take you.

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I haven't danced like that
since I left home.

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Well, then I'm so pleased
we're doing this.

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I'm so pleased to have agreed to come to
a dance with a man I know nothing about!

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Who are you, Mr Khama?

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Well, I, uh...

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I grew up with my little sister, Naledi.

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Our mother and father died
when... I was three.

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Oh, that's...

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Oh, no, no, no.
We, we were raised by my uncle.

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He's like a father to us.
We've been very fortunate.

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How about you? If I...

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If I were to ask you to tell me something
about you I couldn't possibly guess?

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We were evacuated to the countryside,
Muriel and I,

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but I couldn't bear the boredom.

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So I asked them
to take me at Friston, the airfield.

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I drove the crash ambulance for them.

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Ferrying the injured fighter pilots.

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I looked it up, you know, your country.

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The size of France
and 121,000 inhabitants.

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And one of the poorest countries
in the world.

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Is that right?

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We asked for the protection
of Queen Victoria.

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And she agreed. Eventually.

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It was that, or face invasion
from a racialist South Africa.

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- Sounds like no choice at all.
- What is the saying?

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"No man is free,
who is not master of himself."

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I wish we could see the stars.

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They take your breath away
back in Bechuanaland.

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It never fails to astonish me.

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You are cold.

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We should stop here.

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My father, he wouldn't approve.

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I'm just two streets away.
Can we do this again?

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I mean, meet?

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Is that too forward of me?

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No.

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- No, it...
- What?

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Queen Victoria...

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The man who negotiated for
her protection of Bechuanaland...

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he was my grandfather.

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A king.

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I am his heir.

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For more than 20 years, my uncle
has been on the throne as regent

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preparing me to rule.

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My education is now complete,

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and it is time for me to return.

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Oh. I see.

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Thank you. Thank you for explaining.

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Not simply disappearing.

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I quite understand.

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I have had a wonderful evening.

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Ruth.

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No, I-I-I don't think you do understand.

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I don't know what happened tonight.

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But I do know that I would hate to walk
away from you here in this moment,

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knowing that I wouldn't see you again.

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Well, then you must.

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See me again, I mean.

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Uh, Mr Khama?

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Thank you.

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Father will hate him on sight.

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He's clever than him and he's black.

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- Oh!
- Yes, yes, yes!

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Have you ever been in love?

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No.

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And then Ruth Williams came along.

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Look, it's a coon.

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Out of the zoo for a night.

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- Scum!
- Ignore him.

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Look who's talking!
Cheap slut!

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- That's enough.
- Yeah?

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- Seretse...
- Don't!

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- Ruth...
- Oi! Get your black hands off what's ours!

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I'm not yours!

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Stop it! Get off him.

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Seretse...

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Black bastard!

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Move back!

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Savage!

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Oh, Ruth.

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They're yobs.
You can't let them get to you.

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No, I'm not even giving them
a second thought.

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Then what is it?

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It scares me a bit.

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The way he makes me feel.

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Ruth, he has to go back
to his own country.

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I know.

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Just let me enjoy it while it lasts.

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- Am I late?
- No. No, not at all.

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Is something the matter?

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I have been... thinking
about my responsibilities

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back home in Bechuanaland.

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There is so much
that I need to do there.

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But I know that I will never
achieve anything worthwhile...

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...if I leave my heart here.

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Uh, I'm not asking for an answer
this, this very second.

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All I, all I ask of you is that you...

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...go away and, and think about it,

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Because, uh, there...
there is a lot to think about.

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And...

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I don't need to think about it.

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I know I love you.

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And I know what you're asking.

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What it means.

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And yes.

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Yes.

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Yes, Seretse, I will marry you.

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White? British? Oh, God.

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And she's a salesman's daughter!

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I don't care if her mother sells fish
in the market! I love her!

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Aren't you supposed
to ask for your uncle's consent

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before you ask for her hand?

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And your people?

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'Dear Uncle...

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'...I realise this won't please you.

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'You and the tribe won't like it.

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'I have asked an Englishwoman
to marry me.

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'A white woman.'

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It will not happen.

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It Will.

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What in God's name is wrong with you?

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At least Muriel
only wants to convert them!

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I've said yes.

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- She might change her mind, George.
- She won't!

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Mum, I've met the man
I want to spend my life with.

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And how many other wives
do you think he's already got, eh?

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- You disgust me.
- George, don't.

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You think about this, Ruth.

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You marry a black,
you make it impossible for us.

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For your mother, for Muriel.

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You may choose
a life of insults and shame...

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...but what about us?

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We've only ever loved you.

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Father...

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I can't see you again.

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Not if you choose him.

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This... is not how I wanted it to be.

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You separated from your family.

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I have fears, Ruth.

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Not just about this, but... my uncle.

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You can't take us all this way
to tell me you have fears!

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Not for me, for you!

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For everything
I am asking you to sacrifice.

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Can you... even imagine a life in Africa?

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Yes.

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We'll take it moment by moment,
won't we?

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Together.

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Morning, ladies.

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An early tea break for you all.

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I need to speak to Miss Williams.

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Ruth, uh, there's a gentleman
to see you.

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Good morning.

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I'll leave you to it.

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Sir Alistair Canning.

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I am the British Government
representative in southern Africa.

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And yet I find myself in London today.

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Because it is my duty to inform you

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that Mr Seretse Khama
has been gravely mistaken

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in believing he may take you
as his wife.

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A marriage between you
cannot take place.

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A chief cannot simply come to London,

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and pluck a girl out of a typing pool.

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I'm not a typist.

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Any union between you and Mr Khama
will have implications

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for the not-insignificant neighbouring
countries of Bechuanaland.

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Not least South Africa,

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the prime minister of which is currently
enshrining into law the policy of...

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The policy of apartheid.

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Do you know this word?

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No.

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No. Well, it is this...

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The black must live separately
from the white.

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He must attend
his own school, hospital, church,

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and he must never conjoin
with a white woman.

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Your entry in Africa with him

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would be seen as a flagrant disregard
for the current political climate.

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It would be an act more powerful
than your limited experience

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will allow you to comprehend.

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We have already heard the presidents
of South Africa, southwest Africa

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and the Rhodesias.

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00:20:20,260 --> 00:20:24,060
Yet all demanding that
this marriage not take place.

255
00:20:25,100 --> 00:20:27,865
As a matter of diplomatic necessity.

256
00:20:29,180 --> 00:20:30,705
I take it you need no more from me

257
00:20:30,820 --> 00:20:33,141
to confirm that
you will not marry this man.

258
00:20:38,500 --> 00:20:40,741
I will confirm nothing of the kind.

259
00:20:46,020 --> 00:20:47,704
Have you no shame?

260
00:20:52,340 --> 00:20:55,549
The British administration may dictate
many things in my country,

261
00:20:55,660 --> 00:20:57,867
but they will not dictate who I marry.

262
00:20:58,860 --> 00:21:01,591
They are trying to define us,
based on their rules,

263
00:21:01,700 --> 00:21:03,941
their idea of the world,
and how they see it.

264
00:21:04,100 --> 00:21:06,228
Seretse, do you hear yourself?

265
00:21:06,900 --> 00:21:09,904
These men are at the very top
of government. They're powerful.

266
00:21:10,060 --> 00:21:12,540
- Muriel, stop interfering.
- Stop it! Both of you!

267
00:21:17,620 --> 00:21:19,145
Ruth...

268
00:21:20,220 --> 00:21:22,188
Father won't talk to you.

269
00:21:22,300 --> 00:21:24,951
You're called a whore in the street,
and now this.

270
00:21:25,820 --> 00:21:28,027
You know how much I love Seretse.

271
00:21:28,820 --> 00:21:31,107
But you don't have to do this.

272
00:21:32,860 --> 00:21:35,431
Muriel, I've never wanted anything
like I want this.

273
00:21:53,900 --> 00:21:55,311
Enter.

274
00:21:57,700 --> 00:21:59,145
Sir.

275
00:22:00,340 --> 00:22:01,830
Mr Khama.

276
00:22:03,260 --> 00:22:04,591
Good morning.

277
00:22:05,980 --> 00:22:07,345
Sir Alistair Canning.

278
00:22:07,500 --> 00:22:08,740
How do you do?

279
00:22:08,860 --> 00:22:12,546
I believe you've met my fiancée,
Ruth Williams.

280
00:22:12,660 --> 00:22:14,071
- Indeed.
- Sir.

281
00:22:14,780 --> 00:22:18,341
We are told you can provide us
with some information, Sir Alistair.

282
00:22:18,500 --> 00:22:20,070
Well, if I can,

283
00:22:20,900 --> 00:22:22,868
then I most certainly will.

284
00:22:23,660 --> 00:22:28,029
Who exactly has asked you
to interfere with my wish to marry?

285
00:22:29,260 --> 00:22:32,184
I will tell you... exactly.

286
00:22:34,140 --> 00:22:37,622
I received advice
from the Archbishop of Canterbury,

287
00:22:37,740 --> 00:22:41,745
who was instructed by the Secretary
of State for Commonwealth Affairs,

288
00:22:41,860 --> 00:22:46,309
who was himself instructed
by the solicitor, Douglas Buchanan,

289
00:22:47,220 --> 00:22:50,702
who was, in turn,
instructed by his client,

290
00:22:50,820 --> 00:22:53,903
your uncle, Tshekedi Khama.

291
00:22:54,820 --> 00:22:56,231
So, you see...

292
00:22:58,780 --> 00:23:01,863
...everyone here,
and in southern Africa,

293
00:23:02,740 --> 00:23:07,143
is acting entirely according
to the wishes... of your uncle.

294
00:23:09,060 --> 00:23:11,791
I knew he wouldn't take it well,
that he'd be angry with me,

295
00:23:11,900 --> 00:23:14,221
but why is he allowing himself
to be used by them?

296
00:23:14,340 --> 00:23:16,661
It's only you and I
who want us to be together.

297
00:23:16,780 --> 00:23:18,191
No one else.

298
00:23:19,540 --> 00:23:21,986
You are the only one
I want to spend my life with.

299
00:23:25,420 --> 00:23:27,900
There's nothing in law
that says we cannot marry.

300
00:23:28,940 --> 00:23:30,624
Have you got the rings?

301
00:23:42,860 --> 00:23:45,750
It is with pleasure
I pronounce you man and wife.

302
00:23:46,780 --> 00:23:48,748
May I offer you my congratulations?

303
00:23:57,940 --> 00:23:59,829
Thank you so much.

304
00:24:56,660 --> 00:24:58,071
Mrs Khama...

305
00:25:01,580 --> 00:25:04,151
Mrs Khama, do you intend
to learn the native language?

306
00:25:04,300 --> 00:25:07,224
- I will try, yes.
- And I will give her plenty of help.

307
00:25:07,420 --> 00:25:11,505
Mr Khama, I hear your tribe are rebelling
against you bringing a white queen home,

308
00:25:11,620 --> 00:25:13,509
according to South Africa
this morning.

309
00:25:13,660 --> 00:25:16,140
South Africa has her own agenda.

310
00:25:16,260 --> 00:25:18,342
Perhaps you should report on that.

311
00:25:18,500 --> 00:25:20,104
Thank you. That'll be all.

312
00:25:25,740 --> 00:25:27,105
Rebelling?

313
00:25:27,260 --> 00:25:29,991
It's exaggeration. It has to be.

314
00:25:32,100 --> 00:25:36,105
'Bechuanaland chief from the
southern African British protectorate...'

315
00:25:36,220 --> 00:25:39,269
'Office girl, Ruth Khama,
will travel to Africa...'

316
00:25:39,420 --> 00:25:42,071
'Bechuanaland
will meet their new queen...'

317
00:26:13,340 --> 00:26:16,981
Mrs Khama... welcome.

318
00:26:21,660 --> 00:26:24,027
Will your family be coming to visit?

319
00:26:24,140 --> 00:26:25,904
Sir.

320
00:26:32,700 --> 00:26:36,147
Sir Alistair Canning
wants to meet before I see my uncle.

321
00:27:07,500 --> 00:27:08,911
Good afternoon, sir.

322
00:27:21,860 --> 00:27:25,182
I have special dispensation as the king.

323
00:27:25,300 --> 00:27:27,587
But we use a different entrance.

324
00:27:42,900 --> 00:27:44,231
Mr and Mrs Khama.

325
00:27:45,260 --> 00:27:47,342
Welcome, Mrs Khama.

326
00:27:47,500 --> 00:27:49,264
Thank you.

327
00:27:49,420 --> 00:27:52,583
We didn't want to leave it too long
before Ruth could see her new home.

328
00:27:54,540 --> 00:27:56,622
What would you like to drink,
Mrs Khama?

329
00:27:56,740 --> 00:27:58,504
Gin and lime would be lovely.

330
00:27:58,620 --> 00:28:00,748
We have lemonade for you, Mr Khama.

331
00:28:01,500 --> 00:28:05,141
You are aware of the prohibition
of alcohol for blacks in Bechuanaland?

332
00:28:07,740 --> 00:28:10,903
Well, if my husband is having lemonade,
then I will have lemonade.

333
00:28:12,420 --> 00:28:16,903
Ah, here he is! It's our new district
commissioner, Mr Rufus Lancaster.

334
00:28:17,100 --> 00:28:18,511
How do you do, Mr Khama?

335
00:28:18,620 --> 00:28:19,985
A pleasure.

336
00:28:20,780 --> 00:28:22,782
- Mrs Khama.
- How do you do?

337
00:28:24,180 --> 00:28:26,023
Let me pour you that lemonade.

338
00:28:27,780 --> 00:28:29,782
I've asked Mr Lancaster along

339
00:28:29,900 --> 00:28:32,141
to give you an assessment of affairs
in Serowe,

340
00:28:32,260 --> 00:28:36,151
in light of your meeting at the kgotla,
Mr Khama.

341
00:28:37,140 --> 00:28:39,507
You would like to tell me
how my people are feeling?

342
00:28:39,620 --> 00:28:43,420
80% of the people
support your uncle's refusal

343
00:28:43,540 --> 00:28:46,146
to accept your wife
as queen of your tribe.

344
00:28:48,780 --> 00:28:51,750
May I ask how you arrived
at that figure, Mr Lancaster?

345
00:28:51,860 --> 00:28:55,182
We are recommending that you resign
any claim to the chieftainship,

346
00:28:55,300 --> 00:28:58,224
and that you announce that fact
to your tribe with a meeting.

347
00:29:01,340 --> 00:29:04,184
The kgotla, Sir Alistair,

348
00:29:04,300 --> 00:29:07,031
is the place where
our tribal decisions are made,

349
00:29:07,140 --> 00:29:10,587
where every man has his say.

350
00:29:10,700 --> 00:29:15,308
There, and only there, can the support or
dissatisfaction of my people be measured.

351
00:29:15,460 --> 00:29:18,942
Where they will decide whether
they wish for me to remain king.

352
00:29:20,180 --> 00:29:23,582
I believe you call it democracy.

353
00:29:24,340 --> 00:29:27,947
Mr Khama,
you understand the risks you're taking.

354
00:29:28,100 --> 00:29:30,501
You're forcing the tribe to take sides.

355
00:29:30,620 --> 00:29:32,668
This could cause a dangerous divide.

356
00:29:32,780 --> 00:29:35,670
Make your country... ungovernable.

357
00:29:37,340 --> 00:29:41,026
And it would open up South Africa's
claim to annex Bechuanaland.

358
00:29:41,860 --> 00:29:44,181
Britain has long prevented it.

359
00:29:45,340 --> 00:29:47,069
But for how much longer?

360
00:29:48,780 --> 00:29:50,908
Lancaster just about got
through the evening

361
00:29:51,060 --> 00:29:53,666
without calling me
an ungrateful nigger.

362
00:29:55,500 --> 00:29:58,470
Can they really hand over
an entire country just like that?

363
00:30:00,660 --> 00:30:02,025
They wouldn't risk it.

364
00:30:03,300 --> 00:30:06,429
Malan's regime has very little support
from the British public.

365
00:30:07,300 --> 00:30:09,029
But you're worried.

366
00:30:11,060 --> 00:30:14,621
You know, I've seen the news reels.
I know what's happening in South Africa.

367
00:30:14,780 --> 00:30:17,704
It's poison,
and it's already affecting you here.

368
00:30:19,100 --> 00:30:20,340
That sign outside.

369
00:30:20,500 --> 00:30:22,150
You have those in England too.

370
00:30:22,260 --> 00:30:23,546
I know.

371
00:30:24,260 --> 00:30:26,706
No blacks, no Irish, no dogs.

372
00:30:28,620 --> 00:30:30,782
But I didn't expect it
in your own country.

373
00:30:40,900 --> 00:30:43,471
Come.

374
00:30:49,340 --> 00:30:52,708
It's your first night in Bechuanaland.
I don't want you to be sad.

375
00:30:55,020 --> 00:30:59,070
Let us not allow
the ugliness of this world

376
00:30:59,180 --> 00:31:00,909
to take our joy away from us.

377
00:31:23,540 --> 00:31:24,826
Another!

378
00:31:34,260 --> 00:31:35,944
Oh...

379
00:31:36,100 --> 00:31:38,341
- Shh, shh.
- What?

380
00:31:38,500 --> 00:31:42,027
Can you hear that?
It's the music from the bar.

381
00:31:43,780 --> 00:31:45,350
Dance with me.

382
00:31:51,020 --> 00:31:53,148
Whoo! Oh!

383
00:31:57,860 --> 00:31:59,225
What...? Ah!

384
00:32:42,500 --> 00:32:43,945
My home.

385
00:32:45,860 --> 00:32:47,271
Our home.

386
00:33:20,660 --> 00:33:22,822
White woman.

387
00:34:00,580 --> 00:34:02,264
Is that your mother?

388
00:34:03,900 --> 00:34:06,631
Uh, no.
No, that is my Uncle Tshekedi's mother.

389
00:34:07,900 --> 00:34:10,631
That is me on the day
he became a regent.

390
00:34:41,900 --> 00:34:45,268
Uncle... this is Ruth.

391
00:34:45,420 --> 00:34:47,627
I'm very pleased to meet you, sir.

392
00:34:47,740 --> 00:34:49,629
I will speak to my nephew alone.

393
00:34:49,780 --> 00:34:52,590
Refreshments will be provided
for her in the house.

394
00:35:00,500 --> 00:35:03,822
Over two decades of preparing you
to be our king,

395
00:35:03,980 --> 00:35:05,823
and this is how you face me.

396
00:35:05,980 --> 00:35:07,709
A white woman by your side.

397
00:35:08,860 --> 00:35:11,101
- Uncle...
- Are you trying to tear us apart?

398
00:35:19,340 --> 00:35:22,230
I am Naledi, Seretse's sister.

399
00:35:22,820 --> 00:35:24,549
Naledi.

400
00:35:24,660 --> 00:35:27,504
- Seretse's told me so much.
- Please don't.

401
00:35:29,540 --> 00:35:31,190
Why would you do this to us?

402
00:35:31,340 --> 00:35:33,104
To yourself?

403
00:35:33,220 --> 00:35:36,667
Be somewhere and be something
that makes no sense to you?

404
00:35:38,700 --> 00:35:40,509
Look at them.

405
00:35:40,620 --> 00:35:42,509
They are fighting because of you.

406
00:35:45,020 --> 00:35:46,351
I mean you no harm.

407
00:35:47,860 --> 00:35:53,026
Do you understand what mother,
mother, of our nation means?

408
00:35:57,980 --> 00:36:01,587
I married Seretse's uncle
knowing my responsibility.

409
00:36:02,740 --> 00:36:07,348
That one day Seretse's wife
would be chosen from our nation,

410
00:36:07,500 --> 00:36:09,343
and I would hand over to her.

411
00:36:10,060 --> 00:36:14,190
We have waited years for the day
we would see her rule by his side.

412
00:36:15,780 --> 00:36:18,226
Your first duty is to your people.

413
00:36:18,340 --> 00:36:19,830
Your nation.

414
00:36:20,420 --> 00:36:22,184
Seretse, you're a son to me.

415
00:36:25,420 --> 00:36:28,503
Please... be my son.

416
00:36:31,580 --> 00:36:35,471
I will entertain you in my home,
if that is my husband's wish.

417
00:36:36,140 --> 00:36:38,427
But don't insult us.

418
00:36:38,540 --> 00:36:40,110
It's...

419
00:36:41,060 --> 00:36:44,109
...audacious of you to come here,

420
00:36:44,260 --> 00:36:45,910
and present yourself married,

421
00:36:46,060 --> 00:36:48,540
as if it were your right to be our queen.

422
00:36:49,220 --> 00:36:52,269
Who do you think will accept you?
The men?

423
00:36:54,140 --> 00:36:57,189
- I...
- Us? The women?

424
00:36:58,180 --> 00:37:00,501
To have a white woman
who we must love

425
00:37:00,620 --> 00:37:03,544
and trust and respect as our sovereign?

426
00:37:08,420 --> 00:37:10,024
Whoo.

427
00:37:10,140 --> 00:37:13,144
You belong to the whites,
but they won't want you, either.

428
00:37:15,020 --> 00:37:16,784
You insult us all.

429
00:37:23,500 --> 00:37:25,070
Let him go.

430
00:37:26,100 --> 00:37:27,465
We need him more than you.

431
00:37:31,420 --> 00:37:33,900
You will obey me,
and you will divorce her!

432
00:37:35,220 --> 00:37:36,585
No, sir.

433
00:37:37,500 --> 00:37:38,786
I will not.

434
00:37:53,260 --> 00:37:55,149
Then listen to me, boy.

435
00:37:56,860 --> 00:37:59,147
You will stand up
in the kgotla tomorrow...

436
00:38:00,540 --> 00:38:02,747
...and you will renounce your birthright.

437
00:38:03,700 --> 00:38:05,782
And any right to the throne.

438
00:38:22,260 --> 00:38:24,149
We've misjudged this, haven't we?

439
00:39:07,420 --> 00:39:10,424
Would the British
have accepted it

440
00:39:10,540 --> 00:39:15,467
if Princess Elizabeth had come here,
and taken one of us

441
00:39:15,580 --> 00:39:17,423
as her husband?

442
00:39:18,940 --> 00:39:21,750
A negro king of England.
Can you imagine?

443
00:39:23,140 --> 00:39:25,222
She would have been refused!

444
00:39:26,020 --> 00:39:29,308
Every right on her claim to the throne
removed from her!

445
00:39:30,100 --> 00:39:32,751
Just as we must refuse my nephew here!

446
00:39:33,540 --> 00:39:36,987
If he does not divorce this white woman!

447
00:39:38,860 --> 00:39:42,307
Seretse... honour your people.

448
00:39:42,900 --> 00:39:45,187
Do not belittle your kingdom!

449
00:40:11,420 --> 00:40:17,587
Over there in
the royal burial ground lies my father...

450
00:40:18,860 --> 00:40:23,149
...his father and his father before him.

451
00:40:24,860 --> 00:40:28,148
If I had married a woman
of my uncle's choosing,

452
00:40:28,300 --> 00:40:32,100
he would, this day,
proudly be confirming me king,

453
00:40:32,220 --> 00:40:34,143
and the line of royal succession,

454
00:40:34,260 --> 00:40:35,625
centuries old,

455
00:40:35,740 --> 00:40:37,822
would remain unbroken.

456
00:40:38,860 --> 00:40:41,067
I am proud of my lineage,

457
00:40:41,180 --> 00:40:43,581
and I respect my uncle.

458
00:40:44,620 --> 00:40:49,262
But he does not have the right
to decide on my succession to the throne.

459
00:40:50,300 --> 00:40:53,463
I believe the people, and only the people,

460
00:40:54,300 --> 00:40:56,541
should have that right.

461
00:40:56,660 --> 00:41:00,426
My commitment to you
has never diminished.

462
00:41:01,940 --> 00:41:05,023
But I am told that you no longer
wish for me to honour my duty

463
00:41:05,140 --> 00:41:06,790
to serve you as your king

464
00:41:06,900 --> 00:41:09,471
because of the colour of the wife
I have chosen.

465
00:41:11,460 --> 00:41:13,827
South Africa's racialist disease

466
00:41:13,980 --> 00:41:18,827
has infected
all our neighbouring countries and us.

467
00:41:18,980 --> 00:41:20,345
Look around you.

468
00:41:21,060 --> 00:41:23,984
Our schools, hospitals, churches

469
00:41:24,100 --> 00:41:27,707
all segregated in practice, if not in law.

470
00:41:28,260 --> 00:41:33,630
Are we now to uphold the abomination
that is apartheid in our own kgotla?

471
00:41:34,740 --> 00:41:39,064
The very same abomination that
has been oppressing us for decades?

472
00:41:39,820 --> 00:41:43,029
Is this to be the future for our Africa?

473
00:41:45,220 --> 00:41:48,542
We should not be
fighting for segregation.

474
00:41:49,660 --> 00:41:52,345
We should be fighting for equality.

475
00:41:52,500 --> 00:41:55,151
That is where we should be
focusing our minds,

476
00:41:55,260 --> 00:41:59,584
not on the wife I have chosen,
who means you no harm,

477
00:41:59,700 --> 00:42:02,624
whose only apparent crime

478
00:42:02,740 --> 00:42:04,902
has been to fall in love with me!

479
00:42:06,220 --> 00:42:08,746
And mine to fall in love with her.

480
00:42:16,180 --> 00:42:19,070
I cannot serve you
without her by my side.

481
00:42:21,220 --> 00:42:23,427
But I cannot force you to accept this.

482
00:42:25,020 --> 00:42:27,307
Africa can never be free,

483
00:42:27,460 --> 00:42:31,181
until all those who live in her,
white and black,

484
00:42:31,300 --> 00:42:37,103
recognise that race must have
no bearing on equality and justice.

485
00:42:38,460 --> 00:42:40,428
I am ready to serve you

486
00:42:40,540 --> 00:42:43,020
because I love my people.

487
00:42:44,540 --> 00:42:46,349
I love this land!

488
00:42:49,660 --> 00:42:51,469
But I love my wife.

489
00:42:57,900 --> 00:43:00,665
And I shall respect your will.

490
00:43:26,540 --> 00:43:28,941
Those who want Seretse as king,

491
00:43:29,060 --> 00:43:30,630
raise your hand.

492
00:44:01,660 --> 00:44:05,710
Pula! Pula!

493
00:44:05,820 --> 00:44:10,508
Pula, pula, pula!

494
00:44:10,620 --> 00:44:14,909
Pula, pula, pula!

495
00:44:20,060 --> 00:44:22,062
Pula, pula, pula, pula.

496
00:44:36,980 --> 00:44:39,460
Ma, what are they shouting?

497
00:44:40,100 --> 00:44:41,511
Pula.

498
00:44:42,060 --> 00:44:43,585
It means "rain".

499
00:44:44,660 --> 00:44:46,742
They're celebrating.

500
00:44:46,860 --> 00:44:50,023
Pula, pula, pula!

501
00:44:50,900 --> 00:44:53,187
Accept the vote
and conclude the meeting.

502
00:45:01,660 --> 00:45:03,583
Uncle!

503
00:45:05,060 --> 00:45:06,505
Uncle!

504
00:45:07,500 --> 00:45:08,786
Uncle.

505
00:45:13,060 --> 00:45:14,824
The British are not your allies.

506
00:45:16,300 --> 00:45:19,588
I know exactly what I'm doing,
and why I'm doing it.

507
00:45:19,700 --> 00:45:21,111
Do you, Seretse?

508
00:45:22,140 --> 00:45:24,507
Do you think she is your ally?

509
00:45:24,620 --> 00:45:28,511
Your grandfather had no option,
but to allow outsiders to rule us,

510
00:45:28,660 --> 00:45:33,348
but you... you bring this one
to rule our tribe by choice.

511
00:45:33,500 --> 00:45:35,946
What you are doing
is demeaning to your own people.

512
00:45:36,060 --> 00:45:37,869
This has nothing to do with love!

513
00:45:39,860 --> 00:45:45,503
So next time you look in the mirror,
ask yourself this:

514
00:45:45,660 --> 00:45:50,109
were you not a king,
would she ever even looked at you?

515
00:45:52,180 --> 00:45:55,104
Now she knows there's
no Buckingham Palace in Serowe,

516
00:45:55,220 --> 00:45:58,622
how long before the village dust
gets in her eyes?

517
00:46:06,060 --> 00:46:09,269
Now you will see how an empire
defends itself, Mr Khama.

518
00:47:02,340 --> 00:47:04,229
Where will he go?

519
00:47:06,140 --> 00:47:08,268
He will start
a new settlement somewhere.

520
00:47:11,260 --> 00:47:13,262
It's our way to avoid conflict.

521
00:47:14,220 --> 00:47:16,507
We stay apart, but we stay at peace.

522
00:47:24,660 --> 00:47:27,186
'Let me show you the blood lilies.'

523
00:47:27,300 --> 00:47:30,349
- Something to discuss?
- Indeed.

524
00:47:30,500 --> 00:47:32,741
Come. We shall leave the men to it.

525
00:47:32,860 --> 00:47:36,865
My wife is capable of hearing what the
commissioner has to say, Mrs Lancaster.

526
00:47:40,660 --> 00:47:42,025
As you wish.

527
00:47:42,740 --> 00:47:45,061
Though what I have to say
she may not want to hear.

528
00:47:45,180 --> 00:47:46,511
Oh, but I do.

529
00:47:48,900 --> 00:47:50,265
There is going to be a delay

530
00:47:50,420 --> 00:47:53,503
in our acknowledgment
of your position as tribal chief.

531
00:47:54,780 --> 00:47:57,590
Your uncle is questioning your legitimacy.

532
00:47:57,700 --> 00:48:00,749
There is nothing to be questioned
in the decision of the kgotla.

533
00:48:00,860 --> 00:48:04,751
The approval of the kgotla
was for your position as chief,

534
00:48:04,860 --> 00:48:06,464
not the suitability of your wife.

535
00:48:06,580 --> 00:48:10,141
I made it quite clear that
a vote for me was also a vote for my wife.

536
00:48:10,260 --> 00:48:12,262
They knew what they were voting for.

537
00:48:12,420 --> 00:48:13,910
Did they?

538
00:48:14,940 --> 00:48:18,626
Mr Khama, Sir Alistair Canning
wants to be fair about this.

539
00:48:19,300 --> 00:48:21,826
It should reassure you to know
that he has appointed

540
00:48:21,980 --> 00:48:25,587
the Chief Justice of the High Commission
Territory, Sir Walter Harragin,

541
00:48:25,700 --> 00:48:27,270
to conduct an enquiry.

542
00:48:27,460 --> 00:48:30,145
Into what? My wife?

543
00:48:30,260 --> 00:48:33,503
An enquiry that will prove that
our marriage has riled South Africa?

544
00:48:33,660 --> 00:48:35,503
South Africa is not the issue.

545
00:48:35,620 --> 00:48:39,261
Sir Alistair looked me square in the eye
in London and said that it was.

546
00:48:39,940 --> 00:48:41,783
Well, then you clearly misunderstood.

547
00:48:41,900 --> 00:48:43,709
Seretse, do I look like a fool to you?

548
00:48:43,820 --> 00:48:45,185
Not in the slightest.

549
00:48:46,900 --> 00:48:49,346
Commissioner,
to keep up this false pretence

550
00:48:49,500 --> 00:48:53,027
that this is not about Great Britain's
fears of South Africa's discontent

551
00:48:53,140 --> 00:48:56,110
and what that might mean for you
and your government...

552
00:48:57,620 --> 00:48:59,031
...is very distasteful.

553
00:48:59,140 --> 00:49:04,271
Mr Khama, neither you or I are privy
to discussions of the British Cabinet.

554
00:49:06,340 --> 00:49:08,308
But one thing you can be sure of

555
00:49:08,460 --> 00:49:11,191
are the conversations
that I am having with your uncle.

556
00:49:12,700 --> 00:49:14,907
And it is he who demanded this enquiry.

557
00:49:23,780 --> 00:49:27,262
Hey. Ooh.

558
00:49:30,460 --> 00:49:33,669
Did I ever tell you I didn't
just marry you for your good looks?

559
00:49:35,820 --> 00:49:37,231
Liar.

560
00:50:18,340 --> 00:50:19,671
Malaria.

561
00:51:09,620 --> 00:51:11,702
Six cattle died here ten days ago.

562
00:51:12,700 --> 00:51:15,783
Then three white men came,
and started drilling with a machine.

563
00:51:17,060 --> 00:51:21,349
We thought they had come here to
help us find water, but they ignored us.

564
00:52:21,500 --> 00:52:24,709
I need help with some shopping.
Can you come?

565
00:52:28,900 --> 00:52:30,311
It's OK.

566
00:52:50,300 --> 00:52:52,462
Let's get you the things you need.

567
00:53:01,460 --> 00:53:02,985
Um...

568
00:53:08,900 --> 00:53:10,311
Cornflour.

569
00:53:14,140 --> 00:53:15,744
Cornflour, mma.

570
00:53:34,820 --> 00:53:36,231
I missed you.

571
00:53:49,860 --> 00:53:53,501
Kwashiorkor, malnutrition, malaria.

572
00:53:56,580 --> 00:53:59,106
The hospitals can't cope
with the demands.

573
00:54:00,940 --> 00:54:02,510
So what can we do?

574
00:54:02,620 --> 00:54:06,750
We depend on the reports the district
commissioner sends to London.

575
00:54:06,860 --> 00:54:10,910
And they do nothing.
There's no money left after the war.

576
00:54:11,620 --> 00:54:14,305
They never gave us money
before the war.

577
00:54:14,460 --> 00:54:16,906
We pay the taxes they demand,
and we get nothing.

578
00:54:32,500 --> 00:54:33,831
Mr Nash.

579
00:54:35,780 --> 00:54:37,987
What is keeping you here so long?

580
00:54:39,300 --> 00:54:41,507
It's a beautiful country.

581
00:54:42,580 --> 00:54:45,663
I should be flattered,
but I don't believe you.

582
00:54:48,660 --> 00:54:52,062
- The story?
- Oh, is that what I am? A story?

583
00:54:54,460 --> 00:54:56,189
It's OK. I'm not offended.

584
00:54:56,300 --> 00:54:58,064
I thought I'd catch the film.

585
00:54:59,420 --> 00:55:00,831
Only whites allowed I hear.

586
00:55:00,980 --> 00:55:02,982
And kings.

587
00:55:03,100 --> 00:55:05,706
- Even black ones.
- Why do you come?

588
00:55:06,980 --> 00:55:08,311
To something like this?

589
00:55:09,060 --> 00:55:12,269
There's not a black face in sight
outside of the waiters and maids.

590
00:55:15,940 --> 00:55:17,271
Defiance.

591
00:55:18,780 --> 00:55:22,102
The knowledge that one day
things will change because they have to.

592
00:55:23,140 --> 00:55:24,585
And it has to start somewhere.

593
00:55:26,500 --> 00:55:29,310
Mrs Khama... how nice to see you again.

594
00:55:29,900 --> 00:55:31,265
You too.

595
00:55:32,860 --> 00:55:34,225
Thank you, my love.

596
00:55:37,460 --> 00:55:40,066
I read something of yours
in "World Reporter".

597
00:55:40,180 --> 00:55:41,625
An old copy.

598
00:55:41,780 --> 00:55:45,501
About the Chinese civil war.
Was impressive.

599
00:55:45,660 --> 00:55:49,346
Hmm, it's true,
I'm just a burnt-out war correspondent

600
00:55:49,500 --> 00:55:51,229
trying to find another story.

601
00:55:51,780 --> 00:55:53,782
Well, there's one, right there.

602
00:55:54,780 --> 00:55:56,828
Drilling in the Naledi Valley.

603
00:55:57,700 --> 00:55:59,031
Mineral testing.

604
00:55:59,940 --> 00:56:03,183
What? Copper? Diamonds?

605
00:56:04,140 --> 00:56:05,665
I don't know,

606
00:56:05,820 --> 00:56:09,825
but I imagine it wouldn't be difficult
for someone like you to find out.

607
00:56:10,500 --> 00:56:12,867
The valley stretches across
into South Africa.

608
00:56:13,060 --> 00:56:16,507
It's been lucrative that side.
Now they've started exploring our side.

609
00:56:17,620 --> 00:56:19,110
Without our permission.

610
00:56:20,020 --> 00:56:21,749
But with the British Government's?

611
00:56:21,860 --> 00:56:23,225
Presumably.

612
00:56:25,620 --> 00:56:29,944
You know what a discovery
would mean to this country, to my people.

613
00:56:31,220 --> 00:56:33,188
It would change everything.

614
00:56:33,300 --> 00:56:35,143
But only if our interests are secured.

615
00:56:37,420 --> 00:56:39,502
I can do that if I'm ahead of the game.

616
00:56:40,300 --> 00:56:42,780
And if I have enough information.

617
00:56:46,580 --> 00:56:48,105
Enjoy the film.

618
00:57:08,340 --> 00:57:10,502
I have some rather good news for you.

619
00:57:11,580 --> 00:57:13,070
A word after the film.

620
00:57:15,700 --> 00:57:18,829
Mr Khama, don't you want
to hear the good news?

621
00:57:18,940 --> 00:57:20,669
We have tickets for you.

622
00:57:21,500 --> 00:57:22,945
Tickets?

623
00:57:23,620 --> 00:57:25,031
For what?

624
00:57:25,140 --> 00:57:29,589
The government want to rectify the matter
of your chieftainship face to face.

625
00:57:30,220 --> 00:57:31,506
In London.

626
00:57:33,500 --> 00:57:36,709
Dealing with such matters long distance,
it slows the process down,

627
00:57:36,820 --> 00:57:39,505
which isn't good for you,
and your people.

628
00:57:41,820 --> 00:57:43,663
So we thought a month would suffice.

629
00:57:44,860 --> 00:57:46,191
Oh.

630
00:57:46,300 --> 00:57:48,462
It would give you, Mrs Khama,
an opportunity

631
00:57:48,580 --> 00:57:50,503
to see your friends, see your family.

632
00:57:59,500 --> 00:58:00,865
You shouldn't come.

633
00:58:02,020 --> 00:58:04,626
They want me here and you in London.

634
00:58:04,740 --> 00:58:06,902
That is why you must be here,
and me in London.

635
00:58:08,220 --> 00:58:11,463
I have to go back to resolve this.
We don't have a choice in that.

636
00:58:11,580 --> 00:58:14,504
But if you come with me,
they won't allow you back.

637
00:58:15,500 --> 00:58:18,743
Why else would they purchase you
a trip to visit your family?

638
00:58:18,860 --> 00:58:22,626
You can't just go.
Why would I be here by myself?

639
00:58:23,460 --> 00:58:27,260
Seretse, I gave up everything
to be with you, but I can't do this alone.

640
00:58:28,620 --> 00:58:32,067
I promise as long as I live
you will never be alone.

641
00:58:33,420 --> 00:58:35,149
But if you leave with me...

642
00:58:36,140 --> 00:58:39,906
...then I can never return because
they will force you to stay in England,

643
00:58:40,060 --> 00:58:41,630
and I will not return without you.

644
00:59:19,740 --> 00:59:21,105
What the devil is this?

645
00:59:22,500 --> 00:59:25,504
My people have decided
that my wife should stay.

646
00:59:26,620 --> 00:59:30,341
Tell your people to remove themselves
from this gate immediately.

647
00:59:30,500 --> 00:59:33,344
Unfortunately,
in the absence of your decision

648
00:59:33,500 --> 00:59:35,229
on my appointment as the king,

649
00:59:35,340 --> 00:59:37,661
I don't have any power over them.

650
00:59:46,420 --> 00:59:51,142
Mrs Khama, I strongly urge you
to reconsider and come with us.

651
00:59:52,100 --> 00:59:53,784
My husband has told you. He's...

652
00:59:55,100 --> 00:59:58,149
It's not within his power
to order these people to do anything,

653
00:59:58,260 --> 00:59:59,625
and as a woman...

654
01:00:01,340 --> 01:00:04,150
...well, I have no say
in the matter whatsoever.

655
01:00:04,300 --> 01:00:07,622
So, alas, I'm powerless to help you.

656
01:00:13,500 --> 01:00:16,185
- That was very good.
- Thank you.

657
01:00:30,300 --> 01:00:31,790
I'm ready, Commissioner.

658
01:00:48,060 --> 01:00:52,463
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

659
01:01:01,180 --> 01:01:02,511
Enter.

660
01:01:05,180 --> 01:01:07,342
Ah, Mr Khama. Good afternoon.

661
01:01:07,500 --> 01:01:10,788
I'm grateful to you for returning
to London. Do please take a seat.

662
01:01:16,460 --> 01:01:19,350
I'm intrigued to know
why you've brought me all this way.

663
01:01:19,500 --> 01:01:21,150
The government summoned me
here last week

664
01:01:21,260 --> 01:01:23,342
upon receipt of the Harragin report.

665
01:01:23,500 --> 01:01:27,425
They have reviewed it and considered
the conflict between you and your uncle.

666
01:01:28,700 --> 01:01:30,748
And after taking all things into account,

667
01:01:30,860 --> 01:01:32,669
we have concluded

668
01:01:32,820 --> 01:01:35,869
that you should be exiled
from Bechuanaland

669
01:01:36,060 --> 01:01:37,664
for a period of five years.

670
01:01:40,220 --> 01:01:42,461
Call it a period of reflection.

671
01:01:42,580 --> 01:01:46,187
After five years, we will, of course,
review the situation.

672
01:01:46,340 --> 01:01:48,627
But in the meantime,

673
01:01:48,740 --> 01:01:52,870
we are able to offer you a position
in the administration of Jamaica.

674
01:01:53,900 --> 01:01:58,303
And we will, of course, make sure
we accommodate your dear wife.

675
01:01:59,020 --> 01:02:01,148
Jamaica is not my country.

676
01:02:01,260 --> 01:02:03,183
There are some similarities.

677
01:02:05,740 --> 01:02:07,504
I belong with my people.

678
01:02:07,660 --> 01:02:09,310
We will be imposing direct rule,

679
01:02:09,460 --> 01:02:13,510
with the district commissioner, Rufus
Lancaster, acting as native authority.

680
01:02:14,620 --> 01:02:17,226
There will, of course,
be a tribal council,

681
01:02:18,060 --> 01:02:20,461
so your people will have
some sort of say

682
01:02:21,220 --> 01:02:23,143
in our running of your affairs.

683
01:02:25,860 --> 01:02:29,467
I do understand
this is an awful lot to digest.

684
01:02:30,580 --> 01:02:32,230
I want to see the Harragin report.

685
01:02:32,340 --> 01:02:34,104
Not possible.

686
01:02:34,260 --> 01:02:37,582
It was an advisory paper, so
the government's not obliged to publish,

687
01:02:37,700 --> 01:02:39,987
but I can tell you this:

688
01:02:40,100 --> 01:02:42,307
the conclusion was

689
01:02:42,460 --> 01:02:47,341
you are not
a fit and proper person to rule.

690
01:02:47,500 --> 01:02:49,104
Upon what basis?

691
01:02:49,220 --> 01:02:51,063
That's confidential to the government.

692
01:02:51,180 --> 01:02:53,342
I have a right to know.

693
01:02:53,500 --> 01:02:55,628
Sir Walter has weighed the evidence.

694
01:02:57,780 --> 01:02:59,305
And you chose to agree.

695
01:02:59,460 --> 01:03:04,591
Mr Khama, I am the British Government's
representative in your country...

696
01:03:04,700 --> 01:03:06,782
And yet you know nothing of it.

697
01:03:06,900 --> 01:03:11,189
You don't even live there.
You are based somewhere else entirely.

698
01:03:11,300 --> 01:03:14,509
Content with your government
to run our affairs from South Africa,

699
01:03:14,620 --> 01:03:17,863
you move as closely with
Prime Minister Malan and his government,

700
01:03:18,060 --> 01:03:20,347
as you do the British prime minster.

701
01:03:20,500 --> 01:03:25,028
And, yes, Sir Alistair,
I am questioning your motives.

702
01:03:25,140 --> 01:03:28,349
I do not make the decisions.

703
01:03:28,500 --> 01:03:31,231
You advise.

704
01:03:32,020 --> 01:03:36,503
And my advice... is always confidential.

705
01:03:37,660 --> 01:03:41,267
It's six o'clock, Sir Alistair.
Might I suggest a glass of sherry?

706
01:03:42,060 --> 01:03:43,425
Splendid idea.

707
01:03:46,500 --> 01:03:48,707
The government
will release this white paper.

708
01:03:48,820 --> 01:03:51,346
It explains the situation
and your succession.

709
01:03:51,500 --> 01:03:53,741
It sets out in fairly plain English

710
01:03:53,860 --> 01:03:57,945
that were it not for our intervention,
Bechuanaland would have been torn apart

711
01:03:58,100 --> 01:04:00,307
by the rivalry
between you and your uncle.

712
01:04:00,460 --> 01:04:01,950
That is an utter fabrication!

713
01:04:02,100 --> 01:04:05,343
We are merely documenting
what your uncle has told us.

714
01:04:12,340 --> 01:04:13,910
Oh, gosh. Thanks very much.

715
01:04:16,500 --> 01:04:18,025
Sherry, Mr Khama?

716
01:05:33,220 --> 01:05:34,585
Hello, Ruth.

717
01:05:34,700 --> 01:05:37,465
You're in hospital in Serowe.

718
01:05:39,060 --> 01:05:41,631
You have diphtheria,
but it is being treated.

719
01:05:41,780 --> 01:05:46,911
And, Ms Khama, the doctor here
has discovered you are with child.

720
01:05:49,460 --> 01:05:51,349
- But...
- My husband and I are concerned

721
01:05:51,500 --> 01:05:54,344
that you should now get
the very best treatment available.

722
01:05:54,500 --> 01:05:58,027
So he is organising for you to go to
Cape Town and visit a gynaecologist.

723
01:05:58,140 --> 01:05:59,869
Dr Wessels.

724
01:06:01,340 --> 01:06:03,229
Oh, Ruth, you are awake.

725
01:06:05,500 --> 01:06:09,471
This chap I'm talking
about is the top man in Africa.

726
01:06:10,820 --> 01:06:13,710
It wouldn't be right
not to put my faith in the doctors here.

727
01:06:14,620 --> 01:06:16,463
Without wanting to alarm you,

728
01:06:16,580 --> 01:06:20,790
death rates in childbirth,
for both mother and baby, in Serowe

729
01:06:20,900 --> 01:06:22,789
are dangerously high.

730
01:06:22,900 --> 01:06:24,664
To stay here would be a serious risk.

731
01:06:26,020 --> 01:06:27,624
We do urge you to go to Cape Town.

732
01:06:28,780 --> 01:06:31,021
Well, perhaps Dr Wessels
could come here.

733
01:06:31,140 --> 01:06:33,791
Dr Wessels does not travel
to his patients.

734
01:06:33,940 --> 01:06:36,511
Look, I know what you're doing.

735
01:06:36,620 --> 01:06:38,861
- And I don't like it.
- Mrs Khama...

736
01:06:39,060 --> 01:06:41,461
I will ask you now both,
will you please leave?

737
01:06:41,580 --> 01:06:44,186
Whatever your opinion of my husband,

738
01:06:44,340 --> 01:06:47,310
I am here only as a woman,
who is also a mother.

739
01:06:47,500 --> 01:06:50,629
I'm thinking only of the survival
of yourself and that of your baby.

740
01:06:50,740 --> 01:06:53,027
You must give yourself
the very best chance.

741
01:06:53,140 --> 01:06:55,666
We know Africa, and you do not.

742
01:06:55,820 --> 01:06:58,664
I appreciate your thoughtfulness,
but I want to decide.

743
01:06:58,780 --> 01:07:01,021
- Mrs Khama, Ruth...
- That's enough!

744
01:07:03,740 --> 01:07:06,789
Please... do as my sister asks.

745
01:07:07,860 --> 01:07:10,340
How dare you, girl.

746
01:07:10,500 --> 01:07:12,662
Who on earth do you think
you're addressing?

747
01:07:12,780 --> 01:07:14,828
And who do you think
you're addressing?

748
01:07:14,940 --> 01:07:18,422
I am Naledi Khama,
from the royal family of the Bangwato.

749
01:07:19,420 --> 01:07:21,263
Granddaughter of Khama the Great,

750
01:07:21,420 --> 01:07:25,470
and sister to the present king,
who will never be dethroned.

751
01:07:52,500 --> 01:07:53,706
Hello?

752
01:07:55,420 --> 01:07:57,991
- My love?
- 'It's Ruth. Can you hear me?'

753
01:07:58,100 --> 01:07:59,465
My love, I can hear you.

754
01:07:59,580 --> 01:08:02,823
Best news in the world, I am pregnant.

755
01:08:04,060 --> 01:08:05,710
- 'We are having a baby.'
- A baby.

756
01:08:05,820 --> 01:08:09,506
'I've been to the hospital and
Dr Moikangao says everything's good.

757
01:08:09,700 --> 01:08:11,065
'How about that?'

758
01:08:13,220 --> 01:08:15,188
It's wo... it's wonderful news.

759
01:08:15,860 --> 01:08:17,669
'I cannot wait for you to come home.'

760
01:08:19,260 --> 01:08:20,591
When are you coming back?

761
01:08:24,300 --> 01:08:27,144
Ruth, something's...
something has happened.

762
01:08:27,260 --> 01:08:30,423
Uh... I-I had my meeting with Canning.

763
01:08:32,300 --> 01:08:33,665
I have been banished.

764
01:08:36,140 --> 01:08:40,464
'The Harragin report stated
that I am not fit to rule.

765
01:08:42,700 --> 01:08:45,431
I-I cannot come back for five years.

766
01:08:47,020 --> 01:08:48,431
This can't be happening.

767
01:08:48,820 --> 01:08:52,029
They are determined that we will
not be together in Bechuanaland.

768
01:08:52,860 --> 01:08:55,625
And if I return, they'll have
no reason to allow you back.

769
01:08:56,860 --> 01:09:00,148
'We were never supposed to be apart!
You promised me!

770
01:09:00,260 --> 01:09:02,866
'You promised me
that everything would be all right!'

771
01:09:03,020 --> 01:09:04,590
I know.

772
01:09:05,260 --> 01:09:07,911
I know. I'm sorry, my love. I'm sorry.

773
01:09:10,620 --> 01:09:12,907
Then find your way back to me, Seretse.

774
01:09:13,060 --> 01:09:14,903
'Find your way back.'

775
01:09:17,300 --> 01:09:19,701
'I promise you I will.'

776
01:09:19,820 --> 01:09:21,310
Seretse...

777
01:09:22,140 --> 01:09:26,225
Ruth... Ruth? Ruth! Ruth...

778
01:09:26,340 --> 01:09:27,751
Seretse?

779
01:09:27,900 --> 01:09:30,301
Ruth! Ruth!

780
01:09:37,460 --> 01:09:40,623
'In a countermove
to pressure the British Government,

781
01:09:40,740 --> 01:09:45,143
'Seretse Khama, exiled Bechuanaland chief,
today appealed to the British public.

782
01:09:45,260 --> 01:09:46,944
'In a fighting address,

783
01:09:47,060 --> 01:09:50,621
'the chief told the people of Britain
to hold its government to account.'

784
01:09:50,780 --> 01:09:55,502
I do not believe the British public
will tolerate such injustice to me,

785
01:09:55,620 --> 01:09:58,510
and, more importantly,
to my suffering people

786
01:09:58,620 --> 01:10:01,510
who have always remained loyal
to the British crown.

787
01:10:02,700 --> 01:10:08,309
I ask my people now
to remain dignified and law-abiding,

788
01:10:08,500 --> 01:10:11,071
whilst I seek justice for our nation,

789
01:10:11,180 --> 01:10:14,627
and to be returned... to my country...

790
01:10:15,620 --> 01:10:17,110
...and my wife.

791
01:10:23,300 --> 01:10:26,304
Mr Khama... Anthony Benn.

792
01:10:28,340 --> 01:10:29,785
You got my letter.

793
01:10:29,900 --> 01:10:33,791
Seretse, uh, Mr Benn is a friend of Joe's.

794
01:10:34,780 --> 01:10:36,270
We want to help.

795
01:10:36,420 --> 01:10:38,502
Fenner Brockway. May we?

796
01:10:39,900 --> 01:10:41,629
Uh, yes. Please.

797
01:10:43,700 --> 01:10:45,509
It's subterfuge. Propaganda.

798
01:10:45,660 --> 01:10:47,788
It's completely unprincipled.

799
01:10:47,900 --> 01:10:50,790
We are talking about an entire nation
who want their leader.

800
01:10:50,900 --> 01:10:54,461
While your government are concealing
their reasons for keeping me here,

801
01:10:54,580 --> 01:10:57,902
they are allowing our lands
to be explored for minerals.

802
01:10:58,060 --> 01:11:01,507
- For diamonds.
- And you believe the two are connected.

803
01:11:01,660 --> 01:11:04,869
I don't know, but what happens
if they make a find?

804
01:11:05,900 --> 01:11:09,222
Mr Khama, you are a protectorate,

805
01:11:09,340 --> 01:11:12,105
which differentiates you somewhat
from other colonies.

806
01:11:12,220 --> 01:11:15,702
Meaning the mineral rights should be
vested with the people of my country.

807
01:11:15,820 --> 01:11:20,303
Ordinarily, yes, but you have been
placed under direct rule.

808
01:11:20,460 --> 01:11:22,747
Your situation may have
become vulnerable.

809
01:11:22,860 --> 01:11:26,831
My grandfather negotiated those rights.
I know they remain with us.

810
01:11:26,940 --> 01:11:29,261
You are vulnerable.

811
01:11:32,100 --> 01:11:36,071
What if the government acknowledged
our rights publicly in some way?

812
01:11:36,180 --> 01:11:37,591
Or if I could get them on record

813
01:11:37,700 --> 01:11:39,987
recognising the agreement
they have with us?

814
01:11:40,140 --> 01:11:43,349
Well, that would be a great help,
and a miracle.

815
01:11:44,460 --> 01:11:48,067
I will look into the legalities
of your country's change in status.

816
01:11:48,180 --> 01:11:50,831
And the Harragin report?

817
01:11:50,940 --> 01:11:52,863
We'll get a copy.

818
01:11:53,020 --> 01:11:54,465
You have my word.

819
01:11:54,940 --> 01:11:57,671
Seretse, please hold your people off.

820
01:11:57,820 --> 01:12:00,710
If the election brings new blood,
it could change everything.

821
01:12:00,820 --> 01:12:05,428
How long can we rely on the good nature
of our people to stand by peacefully?

822
01:12:06,020 --> 01:12:08,751
Tomorrow, Sir Alistair Canning
will announce to my people

823
01:12:08,860 --> 01:12:12,182
the appointment of one of his
administration as the new native authority

824
01:12:12,300 --> 01:12:13,665
to govern my people.

825
01:12:32,700 --> 01:12:34,907
Every district was alerted, sir.

826
01:12:36,580 --> 01:12:38,901
We were expecting 10,000
at this meeting.

827
01:13:26,780 --> 01:13:28,942
The tribe is refusing
to organise a council.

828
01:13:31,700 --> 01:13:34,829
Until their king... is returned.

829
01:13:37,460 --> 01:13:40,703
When a man tells a lie,

830
01:13:41,500 --> 01:13:43,423
he loses his dignity.

831
01:13:44,620 --> 01:13:46,509
And so it is with a country.

832
01:13:48,420 --> 01:13:50,821
I'm calling
on the British Government today

833
01:13:50,980 --> 01:13:53,631
to release the Harragin report.

834
01:13:54,660 --> 01:13:56,424
What are they hiding?

835
01:14:03,500 --> 01:14:06,470
'...they did so
with only the slightest of...

836
01:14:07,020 --> 01:14:10,342
'In a bid to show his support
for the exiled chief of Bechuanaland...'

837
01:14:11,300 --> 01:14:14,702
'The leader of the opposition,
Mr Churchill, addressed Parliament.

838
01:14:15,460 --> 01:14:17,986
'Mr Churchill told the House
of his deeply held belief

839
01:14:18,100 --> 01:14:21,229
'in the virtue of the Christian marriage,
which he described

840
01:14:21,340 --> 01:14:25,140
'as a "scared bond
between a husband and his wife".

841
01:14:25,260 --> 01:14:29,743
'Why are the Labour government keeping
this African chief and his woman apart?

842
01:14:29,900 --> 01:14:33,302
'Putting his opposition
to Khama's banishment on the record,

843
01:14:33,460 --> 01:14:36,509
'Mr Churchill went on to announce
to the House his full intention

844
01:14:36,620 --> 01:14:39,271
'of returning to the chief
and his wife their kingdom,

845
01:14:39,420 --> 01:14:42,867
'when his Conservative Party
wins the forthcoming general election.'

846
01:14:48,180 --> 01:14:50,581
The honourable gentleman
for Eton and Slough.

847
01:14:50,740 --> 01:14:54,028
We know these actions
against Mr Khama

848
01:14:54,140 --> 01:14:59,146
are effectively introducing the principle
of a colour bar to British politics,

849
01:14:59,260 --> 01:15:01,501
separating black from white.

850
01:15:04,780 --> 01:15:06,145
It is an utter betrayal,

851
01:15:06,260 --> 01:15:09,309
both of myself, as your prime minister,
and of your government.

852
01:15:09,500 --> 01:15:11,264
The betrayal is of the British people,

853
01:15:11,420 --> 01:15:15,141
and anyone who believed the Labour Party
is on the side of what is right and just.

854
01:15:15,260 --> 01:15:16,864
The world is watching.

855
01:15:17,020 --> 01:15:20,422
The UN have a petition signed by
every prominent black leader in the US.

856
01:15:22,700 --> 01:15:25,306
America is sending funds to Mr Khama,

857
01:15:25,460 --> 01:15:28,066
so that he can defend himself against us.

858
01:15:28,220 --> 01:15:29,665
It's... I mean, look at these.

859
01:15:29,780 --> 01:15:33,307
Never has a Labour government been
criticised this way by the negro press.

860
01:15:33,500 --> 01:15:36,504
We are on the eve of the election.
I am pleading with you.

861
01:15:36,660 --> 01:15:38,822
Send him home before Churchill does.

862
01:15:38,940 --> 01:15:41,910
It will be an almighty humiliation
if a Tory government

863
01:15:42,060 --> 01:15:43,346
fulfils our responsibility!

864
01:15:43,500 --> 01:15:47,346
I would like nothing more than to say to
hell with Malan and his damned apartheid,

865
01:15:47,500 --> 01:15:51,346
but we need South Africa to protect us
from Stalin and his advance there.

866
01:15:51,500 --> 01:15:53,502
We all do! Including the...

867
01:15:54,500 --> 01:15:57,902
...hypocritical Americans with
their Jim Crow laws lauding this over us!

868
01:15:58,060 --> 01:16:02,668
- They're pointing out the facts.
- These are the facts! There's a Cold War.

869
01:16:02,780 --> 01:16:05,943
If I allow that chief,
or any black chief and his white queen,

870
01:16:06,100 --> 01:16:07,704
to sleep in the same bed
on African soil,

871
01:16:07,860 --> 01:16:10,340
Malan will withdraw
from the Commonwealth.

872
01:16:10,500 --> 01:16:12,787
He will utilise any favour
we show that couple

873
01:16:12,900 --> 01:16:15,631
to whip up nationalist support
for a separate republic.

874
01:16:15,740 --> 01:16:19,062
- He'll withdraw his uranium...
- This is how we justify our actions?

875
01:16:19,180 --> 01:16:21,228
- An atomic bomb programme?
- And his gold!

876
01:16:21,420 --> 01:16:24,230
If you don't care about the uranium,
think about our economy.

877
01:16:24,340 --> 01:16:26,342
How long can we sustain our currency

878
01:16:26,500 --> 01:16:28,343
without Malan supplying
our gold reserves?

879
01:16:28,500 --> 01:16:31,344
Hmm? You count the months!

880
01:16:34,300 --> 01:16:36,507
We have done a deal with the devil.

881
01:16:42,100 --> 01:16:45,741
'Twenty-four hours have passed
since the polling stations closed,

882
01:16:45,860 --> 01:16:48,101
'and the last vote was cast.

883
01:16:48,220 --> 01:16:51,064
'The candidates stood by,
and police oversaw,

884
01:16:51,180 --> 01:16:54,627
'as ballot boxes were removed,
so that counting could begin.

885
01:16:55,580 --> 01:16:58,265
'Anxious crowds have gathered
in Piccadilly Circus,

886
01:16:58,420 --> 01:17:02,584
'as, one by one, results have been
marked out and announced.

887
01:17:02,700 --> 01:17:08,628
'And so it is that the voice of our people
has called upon Winston Churchill...'

888
01:17:11,060 --> 01:17:13,062
Shh!

889
01:17:13,180 --> 01:17:15,103
'... much uncertainty,

890
01:17:15,220 --> 01:17:18,508
'the United Kingdom has placed
the responsibility of our future

891
01:17:18,700 --> 01:17:20,623
'in Mr Churchill's hands.

892
01:17:21,820 --> 01:17:24,790
'In this closely fought election
saw the Conservatives

893
01:17:24,940 --> 01:17:27,671
'triumphed by a tiny majority.

894
01:17:27,780 --> 01:17:30,181
'Nevertheless, the majority it was.'

895
01:17:38,940 --> 01:17:41,511
Mr Khama. Good morning.

896
01:17:41,660 --> 01:17:43,071
Morning.

897
01:17:43,700 --> 01:17:46,943
Sir Winston Churchill will be
making his announcement

898
01:17:47,100 --> 01:17:50,661
about your return to Bechuanaland
in the House of Commons this afternoon.

899
01:17:50,780 --> 01:17:52,782
He wished for me
to convey it to you first.

900
01:17:53,620 --> 01:17:55,304
I appreciate that.

901
01:17:55,460 --> 01:17:57,667
He's decided that five years' banishment

902
01:17:57,780 --> 01:18:00,989
will cause unrest and uncertainty
in the protectorate,

903
01:18:01,100 --> 01:18:03,910
and he wishes to bring an end
to such insecurity.

904
01:18:04,980 --> 01:18:08,507
Consequently, he will be announcing
that your banishment...

905
01:18:09,820 --> 01:18:11,265
...is for life.

906
01:18:19,580 --> 01:18:20,866
I beg your pardon?

907
01:18:21,580 --> 01:18:25,301
Yes, on the occasion of our previous
meeting I was able to offer you a career

908
01:18:25,460 --> 01:18:27,428
in the administration of Jamaica.

909
01:18:28,500 --> 01:18:33,108
Pity you did not accept. Under current
circumstances, I cannot repeat the offer.

910
01:18:33,220 --> 01:18:35,666
Nor, indeed, a posting to any other land.

911
01:18:39,300 --> 01:18:43,669
The prime minister
announced his intentions.

912
01:18:45,180 --> 01:18:49,868
He clearly stated that
he would allow me back home.

913
01:18:51,220 --> 01:18:53,507
Opposition is one thing, Mr Khama.

914
01:18:56,580 --> 01:19:00,266
The realities of government
are quite another. Good day.

915
01:19:24,020 --> 01:19:25,749
I want him to come back to me.

916
01:19:28,060 --> 01:19:31,303
Churchill promised. He promised.

917
01:19:31,820 --> 01:19:33,470
I believed him.

918
01:19:36,980 --> 01:19:40,985
Seretse says he'll write to Tshekedi,
and try and reconcile, but...

919
01:19:43,500 --> 01:19:45,309
You have to be strong.

920
01:19:46,100 --> 01:19:49,422
You have a voice. Use it.

921
01:19:50,740 --> 01:19:54,222
Mr Churchill,
10,000 of my husband's people

922
01:19:54,340 --> 01:19:58,186
fought the war for you,
and for the freedom of Britain.

923
01:19:58,300 --> 01:20:01,668
They answered your call
in your darkest hour.

924
01:20:02,180 --> 01:20:04,831
'Mr Churchill,
you have betrayed my husband,

925
01:20:04,980 --> 01:20:07,984
'and each and every one
of those 10,000 men.

926
01:20:08,500 --> 01:20:10,741
'You have caused great hurt.

927
01:20:10,860 --> 01:20:14,831
'You have caused great anger
amongst a peaceful people.

928
01:20:15,420 --> 01:20:17,024
'And Mr Churchill...

929
01:20:19,340 --> 01:20:21,183
'...I'm with them.

930
01:20:22,140 --> 01:20:24,711
'And I will remain with them

931
01:20:24,820 --> 01:20:26,902
'because this is my home.'

932
01:20:30,620 --> 01:20:32,907
'A great event at Silverstone...'

933
01:20:51,420 --> 01:20:53,343
'Uncle,

934
01:20:53,500 --> 01:20:57,027
'our country is now completely
under the control of the British.

935
01:20:58,580 --> 01:21:02,505
'You taught me that the colonialist
strategy is to divide and rule,

936
01:21:02,660 --> 01:21:06,187
'and that the only response
is to stand united.

937
01:21:07,260 --> 01:21:10,946
'My exile leaves our country
divided and vulnerable.

938
01:21:11,660 --> 01:21:16,427
'Even as I write the British have
authorised test drilling on our lands.

939
01:21:17,340 --> 01:21:22,471
'You know what it will mean to our country
if diamonds or other minerals are found.

940
01:21:22,980 --> 01:21:26,143
'We must protect that wealth
for our people.

941
01:21:27,740 --> 01:21:31,506
'I need to come home to fulfil the role
for which you raised me.

942
01:21:31,940 --> 01:21:34,511
'To lead. To serve.

943
01:21:37,900 --> 01:21:40,221
'But I cannot do it without you.

944
01:21:40,340 --> 01:21:43,742
'If I can find a way to come back,

945
01:21:43,860 --> 01:21:45,988
'will you agree to hear my plan?'

946
01:21:48,020 --> 01:21:51,229
Mr Khama
will never return to Bechuanaland.

947
01:21:52,900 --> 01:21:56,700
The decision of my government
is absolute and final.

948
01:22:01,060 --> 01:22:03,745
Control them, or I'll close the kgotla.

949
01:22:03,860 --> 01:22:06,591
Sir, you have pushed
the patience of the people too far.

950
01:22:07,740 --> 01:22:09,663
You can't close our kgotla

951
01:22:09,780 --> 01:22:13,227
any more than I can close
your Houses of Parliament.

952
01:22:56,300 --> 01:22:57,631
Hey!

953
01:23:00,340 --> 01:23:01,671
Hey!

954
01:24:44,100 --> 01:24:47,024
Shh, shh.

955
01:25:18,180 --> 01:25:19,625
Hello?

956
01:25:20,140 --> 01:25:22,108
Here is your daughter.

957
01:25:25,620 --> 01:25:27,031
Can you hear her?

958
01:25:30,020 --> 01:25:31,624
No.

959
01:25:31,740 --> 01:25:35,950
'Hang on. Can you hear her?'

960
01:25:36,060 --> 01:25:37,949
I-I can. I can hear her.

961
01:25:39,460 --> 01:25:42,589
But... she sounds... I-Is she all right?

962
01:25:43,300 --> 01:25:45,029
'She's beautiful.'

963
01:25:45,140 --> 01:25:46,505
But she's crying.

964
01:25:46,620 --> 01:25:48,907
Oh, I jabbed her, so she'd make a noise.

965
01:25:49,580 --> 01:25:51,150
Isn't she beautiful?

966
01:25:51,700 --> 01:25:53,464
She's, she's beautiful.

967
01:25:55,300 --> 01:25:58,144
I wish you could see her.

968
01:25:58,260 --> 01:25:59,944
You must come to me.

969
01:26:02,300 --> 01:26:03,950
'Are we giving up?'

970
01:26:10,700 --> 01:26:13,783
No. No, we are not.

971
01:26:15,620 --> 01:26:17,588
'But we've been separated for too long.'

972
01:26:17,700 --> 01:26:19,668
I can't do this alone any more.

973
01:26:21,860 --> 01:26:23,783
And I need you.

974
01:26:25,100 --> 01:26:28,502
'I need my family.'

975
01:26:28,660 --> 01:26:31,630
'As soon as the baby's strong enough,
we'll come to you.'

976
01:26:54,500 --> 01:26:56,468
My tickets have arrived.

977
01:26:56,580 --> 01:26:58,469
Would it be all right if I joined you?

978
01:27:01,900 --> 01:27:03,789
See, I don't know when I'll be back.

979
01:27:58,820 --> 01:28:00,185
It's OK. Mmm.

980
01:28:03,700 --> 01:28:05,031
There.

981
01:28:27,860 --> 01:28:29,271
Why are they here?

982
01:28:29,980 --> 01:28:32,506
They are thanking you
for walking the road with them.

983
01:28:46,020 --> 01:28:47,704
This song is about you.

984
01:28:49,100 --> 01:28:52,229
They are saying Seretse's wife
is as bright as the morning star.

985
01:29:40,060 --> 01:29:41,664
This way, Mr Khama.

986
01:29:54,180 --> 01:29:56,911
Oh... this is Daddy.

987
01:30:04,460 --> 01:30:06,224
There's someone else here to see you.

988
01:30:18,220 --> 01:30:20,109
Thank you for coming.

989
01:30:26,700 --> 01:30:28,509
- Hello, Daddy.
- Ruth.

990
01:30:29,460 --> 01:30:30,871
This is Jacqueline.

991
01:30:57,220 --> 01:31:02,067
♪ Sometimes I'm happy

992
01:31:02,180 --> 01:31:07,141
♪ Sometimes I'm blue

993
01:31:07,260 --> 01:31:11,743
♪ My disposition... ♪

994
01:31:11,860 --> 01:31:15,148
- Mr Nash...
- Thank you for coming.

995
01:31:23,620 --> 01:31:27,102
The story on the mining companies.
I thought you'd like to know.

996
01:31:30,620 --> 01:31:32,145
We need a bit more information,

997
01:31:32,260 --> 01:31:34,831
but I'll say we'll be running with this
in about a week.

998
01:31:48,500 --> 01:31:49,786
What?

999
01:31:51,140 --> 01:31:54,906
Nash... he's doing a story.

1000
01:31:56,500 --> 01:31:59,231
It's not confirmed, it's too soon, but...

1001
01:32:00,620 --> 01:32:02,110
...there has been a find.

1002
01:32:03,300 --> 01:32:04,540
Diamonds?

1003
01:32:05,300 --> 01:32:07,109
Yes.

1004
01:32:07,260 --> 01:32:09,342
Just three diamonds, but...

1005
01:32:10,180 --> 01:32:11,864
But yes.

1006
01:32:11,980 --> 01:32:13,664
It's a beginning.

1007
01:32:14,500 --> 01:32:16,025
It could mean everything.

1008
01:32:16,140 --> 01:32:18,427
The British don't know about the find yet.

1009
01:32:18,540 --> 01:32:20,508
If I can get ahead...

1010
01:32:22,500 --> 01:32:25,504
...I know, I know I can get this right.

1011
01:32:27,340 --> 01:32:29,820
The prime minister told this country

1012
01:32:29,980 --> 01:32:32,711
that he would allow
the King of Bangwato to return home.

1013
01:32:33,980 --> 01:32:36,506
After the election,
he banished him for life.

1014
01:32:37,780 --> 01:32:39,145
For good.

1015
01:32:40,140 --> 01:32:43,428
Having deprived
the Bangwato people of their king,

1016
01:32:43,540 --> 01:32:47,147
can his Commonwealth
under-secretary, at the very least,

1017
01:32:47,260 --> 01:32:51,345
assure us that the Bangwato people
will still have a say

1018
01:32:51,500 --> 01:32:53,787
in the running of their own affairs?

1019
01:32:53,900 --> 01:32:59,509
With particular reference to the use
of their land for mineral exploitation?

1020
01:32:59,660 --> 01:33:03,267
Let me make it clear that the dispute

1021
01:33:03,460 --> 01:33:06,191
is not between us and the Bangwato,

1022
01:33:06,300 --> 01:33:08,507
it is between the chief and his uncle.

1023
01:33:08,700 --> 01:33:12,261
We have a responsibility
to keep this warring family apart.

1024
01:33:13,860 --> 01:33:16,261
With respect
to the Right Honourable Gentleman,

1025
01:33:16,420 --> 01:33:19,981
his answer had nothing to do
with the question I just asked.

1026
01:33:20,140 --> 01:33:23,667
Mr Chairman, the Honourable Gentleman
seems to be hounding me for an answer

1027
01:33:23,780 --> 01:33:27,262
- that I'm quite prepared to give.
- Yes? Go on.

1028
01:33:29,940 --> 01:33:31,669
Let me make an assurance

1029
01:33:31,780 --> 01:33:34,829
that no leases will be given
to any mining companies,

1030
01:33:36,060 --> 01:33:39,542
without the consent
of the Bangwato themselves.

1031
01:33:47,900 --> 01:33:49,789
The report.

1032
01:33:53,300 --> 01:33:54,665
How did you get it?

1033
01:33:55,740 --> 01:33:59,745
Let's say not everyone is proud of what
their government does on their behalf.

1034
01:34:02,660 --> 01:34:06,870
Harragin concludes
that you are a fit and proper person

1035
01:34:07,060 --> 01:34:08,903
to succeed to the kingdom.

1036
01:34:10,980 --> 01:34:12,345
And that you, Ruth,

1037
01:34:12,500 --> 01:34:14,741
are acceptable to the Bangwato people.

1038
01:34:15,700 --> 01:34:20,547
But that neither of you
are acceptable to South Africa.

1039
01:34:22,940 --> 01:34:24,271
It's your proof.

1040
01:34:31,460 --> 01:34:35,181
Because my exile
is now permanent,

1041
01:34:35,300 --> 01:34:39,749
I need to put our family affairs in order.

1042
01:34:40,900 --> 01:34:43,062
As a consequence, I would like

1043
01:34:43,180 --> 01:34:45,945
to arrange a meeting with my uncle

1044
01:34:46,060 --> 01:34:48,188
in Bechuanaland,

1045
01:34:48,300 --> 01:34:52,021
and so I'm requesting permission
to travel.

1046
01:34:55,460 --> 01:34:59,545
Well, Mr Khama,
I have looked at your request.

1047
01:35:01,700 --> 01:35:04,351
And as a gesture of goodwill,

1048
01:35:04,500 --> 01:35:08,107
and to ensure that all can see
the sincerity of our efforts

1049
01:35:08,220 --> 01:35:12,782
to keep peace within your tribe...
I will allow it.

1050
01:35:15,020 --> 01:35:18,467
But only for a period of one week.

1051
01:35:19,900 --> 01:35:22,904
By which point we expect you
to have dealt with whatever...

1052
01:35:24,780 --> 01:35:28,341
...family concerns
you may need to address.

1053
01:35:30,460 --> 01:35:31,871
Thank you.

1054
01:35:37,140 --> 01:35:39,347
How kind of you, Mr Roberts.

1055
01:35:39,500 --> 01:35:41,787
I hope you know how appreciative we are.

1056
01:36:02,660 --> 01:36:04,901
We have a very difficult negotiation.

1057
01:36:07,220 --> 01:36:08,904
Yes, Uncle.

1058
01:36:30,660 --> 01:36:34,062
This is Jacqueline.

1059
01:36:36,660 --> 01:36:38,071
She is a sweet one.

1060
01:36:39,140 --> 01:36:40,744
I was going to put her down, but I...

1061
01:36:42,060 --> 01:36:44,631
I think she'd rather be
in another mother's arms.

1062
01:36:55,740 --> 01:36:57,549
Yes, she's a sweet one.

1063
01:37:02,260 --> 01:37:03,625
I have read your letter.

1064
01:37:06,340 --> 01:37:08,547
And what are your thoughts, Uncle?

1065
01:37:17,460 --> 01:37:21,146
If we can agree now
to let go of our claims to the kingship,

1066
01:37:21,260 --> 01:37:23,740
we will be equal private citizens.

1067
01:37:23,900 --> 01:37:27,905
Then my marriage can be of no concern
to South Africa, Great Britain or anyone.

1068
01:37:28,980 --> 01:37:32,348
Any disagreement between you and me
becomes a domestic squabble,

1069
01:37:32,500 --> 01:37:34,184
not an affair of state.

1070
01:37:35,220 --> 01:37:37,109
Then I will be allowed to return home.

1071
01:37:38,900 --> 01:37:40,629
And we can start to rebuild.

1072
01:37:43,260 --> 01:37:48,107
You're speaking of dismantling hundreds
and hundreds of years of tradition.

1073
01:37:56,460 --> 01:37:59,782
Uncle... you should read this.

1074
01:38:01,420 --> 01:38:03,548
You, me, our people...

1075
01:38:04,740 --> 01:38:07,141
...we have been pawns
in somebody else's game.

1076
01:38:19,860 --> 01:38:21,271
They are coming.

1077
01:38:28,700 --> 01:38:31,067
You may have convinced me, Seretse...

1078
01:38:32,100 --> 01:38:34,831
...but now you're going
to have to convince the people.

1079
01:38:45,100 --> 01:38:47,706
I believe
that two days ago, Mr Khama,

1080
01:38:47,820 --> 01:38:49,504
you had a meeting with your uncle,

1081
01:38:49,660 --> 01:38:52,903
authorised by Mr Roberts
in the Commonwealth Office.

1082
01:38:53,980 --> 01:38:57,826
Mr Roberts will not be available
in the future to make such decisions.

1083
01:38:59,100 --> 01:39:02,229
I also know you want to discuss
the outcome of that meeting with me

1084
01:39:02,340 --> 01:39:04,820
for relay to the British Government.

1085
01:39:05,620 --> 01:39:08,624
Before you begin, let me be clear.

1086
01:39:10,140 --> 01:39:13,349
There can and will be no circumstance

1087
01:39:13,500 --> 01:39:16,902
in which we will allow you
to return to Bechuanaland permanently.

1088
01:39:21,540 --> 01:39:23,508
No... circumstance?

1089
01:39:25,020 --> 01:39:29,070
Not even a hand-delivered copy
of the Harragin report to the press?

1090
01:39:31,060 --> 01:39:34,860
"Government lies to British public
for fear of South Africa in Khama affair."

1091
01:39:40,140 --> 01:39:41,869
There would be conditions.

1092
01:39:43,980 --> 01:39:46,665
I would have to discuss them
with the government.

1093
01:39:48,740 --> 01:39:50,947
You should know this, Mr Khama...

1094
01:39:52,340 --> 01:39:56,231
I would personally demand that you
give up all claim to the chieftainship,

1095
01:39:56,340 --> 01:39:58,502
and that your uncle do the same.

1096
01:39:59,820 --> 01:40:01,231
Sir Alistair,

1097
01:40:01,980 --> 01:40:04,187
I don't have to do anything anymore.

1098
01:40:05,780 --> 01:40:08,260
But... I will agree to that.

1099
01:40:10,420 --> 01:40:15,142
And... upon condition that
we continue direct rule from London.

1100
01:40:16,500 --> 01:40:17,945
I will agree to this, also.

1101
01:40:20,180 --> 01:40:23,901
Up to the point
where we will hold democratic elections,

1102
01:40:24,100 --> 01:40:26,068
and declare our independence.

1103
01:40:28,980 --> 01:40:32,507
Yes, well, an election process
is hardly on the agenda.

1104
01:40:35,620 --> 01:40:37,509
I suspect your government

1105
01:40:37,660 --> 01:40:41,665
may take a slightly more
respectful position moving forward.

1106
01:40:41,820 --> 01:40:47,543
You will be aware of the recent
discovery of diamonds on our lands?

1107
01:40:49,980 --> 01:40:51,425
Yes, well...

1108
01:40:53,740 --> 01:40:56,425
Any resources
Bechuanaland may have are...

1109
01:40:57,900 --> 01:41:00,301
...hardly relevant
to this issue, Mr Khama.

1110
01:41:01,180 --> 01:41:06,107
I hope you caught the news that
your Commonwealth under-secretary

1111
01:41:07,020 --> 01:41:09,671
confirmed to Parliament that my people

1112
01:41:09,780 --> 01:41:13,705
control all mineral resources
in Bechuanaland.

1113
01:41:17,220 --> 01:41:19,666
You need my husband, Sir Alistair.

1114
01:41:25,340 --> 01:41:27,786
May I offer you a sherry?

1115
01:42:22,940 --> 01:42:24,942
My uncle and I

1116
01:42:25,100 --> 01:42:26,545
are now at peace.

1117
01:42:28,500 --> 01:42:30,741
The exile is over!

1118
01:42:37,860 --> 01:42:41,546
I have a new vision for our nation.

1119
01:42:43,500 --> 01:42:46,822
We are a people of tradition,
and rightly so.

1120
01:42:48,420 --> 01:42:50,866
But we need a change in Africa.

1121
01:42:51,500 --> 01:42:55,300
We need a change in Bechuanaland,
whether we like it or not.

1122
01:42:55,460 --> 01:42:59,510
Whether the colonial powers that be
like it or not.

1123
01:43:01,860 --> 01:43:06,229
It is time for us to take a step
beyond royal succession,

1124
01:43:06,340 --> 01:43:08,741
and into a democratic Bechuanaland.

1125
01:43:11,220 --> 01:43:13,029
To create a new nation,

1126
01:43:13,140 --> 01:43:16,781
not to be ruled by royalty here,
or royalty in great Britain,

1127
01:43:17,460 --> 01:43:22,864
but a country to be led
by those who you choose.

1128
01:43:26,500 --> 01:43:28,309
No man is free...

1129
01:43:29,700 --> 01:43:32,909
...who is not master of himself.

1130
01:43:47,300 --> 01:43:50,543
Brother and sisters,
it is time for democracy,

1131
01:43:51,220 --> 01:43:52,790
for independence,

1132
01:43:53,460 --> 01:43:56,509
for us to be the masters of our own fate.

1133
01:43:57,340 --> 01:43:58,910
A new Bechuanaland.

1134
01:43:59,060 --> 01:44:00,949
A new Africa.

1135
01:44:02,300 --> 01:44:03,665
It is time!

1136
01:44:10,020 --> 01:44:13,502
Pula, pula, pula, pula...

1137
01:44:13,660 --> 01:44:14,991
Ruth!