History vs. Hollywood: Idi Amin's Dictatorship

Your assignment is to type an essay which:

1. Analyzes the objectives and methods of Idi Amin’s dictatorial rule in Uganda (1971 – 1979)
2. Analyzes the extent to which his rule is accurately depicted in Kevin Macdonald’s “The Last King of Scotland”.

Please bear in mind that you are not simply writing a film review. In order to write this essay, please use and cite the following sources:

Wikipedia: An Introduction to Amin

Amin’s Obituary from the New York Times

Idi Amin’s legacy

Idi Amin Quotes from the BBC

A Life in Pictures: Idi Amin from the BBC

The Internet Movie Database (for film details and reviews)

More on Amin: A Collection of Articles on Amin from Uganda Mission