Adwa - An African Victory is a 1999 Ethiopian documentary film directed by Haile Gerima. It concerns the Battle of Adowa (Adwa) (1896).

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Plot summary

In 1896, Ethiopia defeats an Italian military bent on conquest and colonization.

The Ethiopian people rise to triumph over the Italians at the Battle of Adwa. The event ignited a lasting flame of hope, of freedom and independence in the hearts of African people.

The film illustrates an inspirational source of African empowerment.

External links

• Adwa at IMDb

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