Bobi Wine: The People's President
The gripping story of a Ugandan pop star turned politician and his determination to end his country’s brutal dictatorship. Premiered at Venice Film Festival.
Oozing charisma, style and energy, Bobi Wine, a hero of Kampala’s slums, starts out using his music to protest Uganda’s brutal regime. After successfully winning a seat in parliament, campaigning against corruption, injustice and poverty, Bobi decides to run for president against the 40+ years incumbent Yoweri Museveni. The campaign of intimidation and violence that follows is shocking – the authoritarian Museveni won’t give up power without a fight. Filmmakers Christopher Sharp and Moses Bwayo trailed Bobi and his wife Barbie over eight years, from the ghetto to the campaign trail, all against the soundtrack of Bobi’s pumping beats and empowering lyrics. 
- Program Strand
- International Documentaries
- Year
- 2022
- Classification
- Unclassified 18+
- Country
- Uganda, UK, USA
- Language
- In English and Luganda with English subtitles
- Director
- Christopher Sharp, Moses Bwayo
- Producer
- Christopher Sharp, John Battsek
- Cinematographer
- Sam Benstead, Moses Bwayo, Michele Sibiloni
- Editor
- Paul Carlin
- Premiere
- Australian Premiere
- Genre
- Africa, Documentary, Music, Politics & Economics
- Company Credits
- Sales Agent: Dogwoof
