Benazir Bhutto - Daughter Of Power

This documentary features interviews with Benazir Bhutto, the Muslim world´s first female leader, who was touted as a symbol of modernity and democracy, but her name became synonymous with corruption. Born into one of the most powerful families of Pakistan, Bhutto had a privileged upbringing. It was only after her father, the President, was deposed and executed by General Zia that Bhutto entered politics.

Benazir spent years in prison, and when she was finally released, she moved to England and dedicated herself to the overthrow of General Zia. In 1987, after years of exile, over a million people crowded the streets to welcome her back to Pakistan. Fast forward ten years. Twice elected Prime Minister, twice ousted from office amidst corruption charges, and again exiled, Bhutto said "There are things I would like to have done differently", "Mistakes that were made".

In October 2007 she again returned to Pakistan to try to regain power, but was assassinated only two months later.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 20 Augusti, 2008