Synopsis
This documentary charts the inspiring activism of Bobi Wine, the pop star-turned-politician seeking to end Uganda’s brutal dictatorship. Rising from the ghetto slums of Kampala to be one of the country’s most beloved superstars, Bobi begins to use his music to call out corruption, then becomes an Independent Member of Parliament to defend the rights of his people. The country’s institutions are controlled by President Museveni, an autocratic tyrant who has held power since 1986. Bobi and his wife Barbie choose to risk their careers, their family, and their lives to challenge him and bring democracy to their country. But the state is determined to silence not only them, but anyone who supports their cause.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $18,279 (60.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.66 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 67.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/10 max. theaters, 1.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $30,263 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100) | 15,039 | $30,263 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 24,501-24,600) | 24,521 | $14,305 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,301-28,400) | 28,330 | $44,568 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,488 | $30,263 |
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Watch Now On
| Disney+: | Disney+ |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 28th, 2023 (Limited) by National Geographic Documentary Films |
| International Releases: | September 1st, 2023 (Limited), released as Bobi Wine: The People's President (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | October 6th, 2023 by Disne+ & Hulu |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for strong violent content, bloody images and thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2775 (cert #54342), 3/22/2023) |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Political, Biographical Documentary, Biography, Political Activist |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | National Geographic Documentary Films, Southern Films, Ventureland |
| Production Countries: | Uganda, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English, Luganda |