Without the King

Year: 2008

Runtime: 83 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Skolnik

Documentary

This documentary explores the complexities of the Kingdom of Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy. It offers unprecedented access to King Mswati III’s reign, revealing the stark realities of poverty and the HIV crisis within the nation. The film introduces Queen LaMbikiza, the King’s first wife, and Princess Sikhanyiso, a teen rapper, alongside citizens involved in revolutionary efforts. A young princess’s growing awareness of the disparity between her privileged life and the struggles of her people forms a central theme.

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