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 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
