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African Apocalypse

Season 1
French army officer Paul Voulet forged a path of unspeakable barbarity across the African state of Niger in an attempt to expand France's colonial empire. In this fascinating history documentary, British-Nigerian poet Femi Nylander travels to the country to discover the modern-day impact of atrocities that took place over a century ago. Who was Voulet and why did he commit these hideous acts?
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  1. S1 E1 - African Apocalypse

    May 21, 2022
    1 h 28 min
    TV-MA
    French army officer Paul Voulet forged a path of unspeakable barbarity across the African state of Niger in an attempt to expand France's colonial empire. In this fascinating history documentary, British-Nigerian poet Femi Nylander travels to the country to discover the modern-day impact of atrocities that took place over a century ago. Who was Voulet and why did he commit these hideous acts?
    Free trial of BBC Select

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Directors

Rob Lemkin

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Rob Lemkin

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Inside Out Films
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