![]() These days, Amin has drifted into our memories and retired to Saudi Arabia, but I think his story is still an interesting one. Amin guides through his land, shows off his military forces, and even gives us some insight into how he became the person he is, thanks to stories about his youth and rise to power. As he speaks, you can see his ability to speak and make people believe in him, but also that sparkle of violence, which can be eerie at times. You can tell Amin is sometimes playing to the camera and even holds back his anger at times, but on the whole, this is a real look at life inside of Amin’s Uganda. ![]() Of course, you can’t expect anything else to compare to actual footage of the man himself, telling his stories, going through his paces, and just being himself, but even so, this piece is a real eye opener. I’ve read a number of articles, scanned a lot of headlines, and watched a ton of news footage about Idi Amin, but never has his story been told like this. But in Barbet Schroeder’s General Idi Amin Dada, we’re able to take a look at this monster up close, to see the normal side of him, as well as the more malicious, violent side. It is said that over three hundred thousand people were killed during Amin’s reign, to bolster, secure, and expand his powers. Amin was a calculating leader, but his emotions could overtake him with ease, though he always made sure to cover up his darker dealings, even if that meant countless murders. As those who remember can tell you, Amin was one of the most notorious, hated men in the world for a time, as his grasp over Uganda tightened and brought immense consequences as a result. Idi Amin did all those things I mentioned, but he used brutal methods to gain his power, throwing his former mentor out of office and out of his home, then offering a reward (dead or alive) on his head, but that was just the start. This kind of story seems like it should warrant applause and perhaps even tears, but in the case of Idi Amin, few outside of his followers would grant such notions. ![]() The man known as General Idi Amin Dada came from humble roots, rose through the ranks, became a trusted person, then became the leader of his nation. ![]()
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