Two Fascinating Documentaries on How Chinese Money is Changing Africa

Free Documentary, the independent documentary film distributor, published a pair of very interesting programs on YouTube that explore how Chinese money is changing Africa. The two films were both produced by the South African production house Sabido Productions and do a very good job at representing both African and Chinese perspectives.

What’s most notable about the documentaries is the impressive access that the filmmakers had to the Chinese construction companies that are often reluctant to appear on camera. Both films are 23 minutes long and definitely worth watching.

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by Eric Olander

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