That Englishwoman ( That English Woman )

That Englishwoman (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: That English Woman
Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
90 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1989 and produced in:
South Africa ( Africa, Middle East )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Dirk DeVilliers

Written By:
Roy L. Allen

Actors:
Terence Alexander ..... Rev. Reginald Hobhouse
Harvey Ashby ..... Lord Hobhouse
Hermien Dommisse ..... Leonard Hobhouse
Keith Grenville ..... Emily Hobhouse
Warrick Grier ..... Lany Hobhouse
Veronica Lang ..... Captain Hawkesley
Leonard Moss
Camilla Pollard
Rick Rogers
Jenny Runacre
James White
John Whiteley

Synopsis:

At the end of the 19th century the idiosyncratic Emily Hobhouse leaves for America after the death of her father. She stands up for the Rights of immigrant mineworkers, but her goodwill is all for nothing. Back in England, she is shocked to hear of the Boer War in South Africa and she is moved by the plight of the mothers and children in the camps. She leaves for South Africa and is shocked what she finds there. She tries to help where she can, but has inadequate finances available to improve the conditions in the camps. Returning to England, she tries to rally aide via political channels, but the British Government is unwilling to assist. Emily must overcome many obstacles in her path, but it is uncertain whether she has yet found her true purpose. Women and children succumbed to diseases and malnutrition in the camps. Conditions did improve, due mostly to the efforts of Emily Hobhouse in bringing their plight to the attention of Europe and the British public. For her trouble she was vilified by the English press, ignored by the British government and is counted a heroine in South Africa.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 08 September, 2010.

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