Liberia: America's Stepchild (2002)

2002. 90 min. Liberia. Documentary

Documentary follows the parallel stories of the relationship between the United States and the African republic of Liberia, which was founded as a home former slaves. The 1997 election of Charles Taylor to the presidency and his corrupt administration is also explored as well as the reasons for the turmoil that has gripped Liberia since 1980.