| Adwa - An African Victory | |
|---|---|
| አድዋ | |
| Directed by | Haile Gerima |
| Distributed by | Mypheduh Films, Inc. |
Release date | 1999 |
Running time | 96 minutes |
| Countries | Ethiopia Italy United States |
| Languages | Amharic, English |
Adwa - An African Victory (Amharic: አድዋ, romanized: ādiwa) is a 1999 Ethiopian documentary film directed by Haile Gerima. It concerns the Battle of Adowa (Adwa) (1896).
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.
