Beatrice Mtetwa and the Rule of Law documentary film features one of the bravest lawyers in Africa — Beatrice Mtetwa in Zimbabwe. In spite of beatings by police, she has courageously defended in court those jailed by the Mugabe government—peace activists, journalists, opposition candidates, farmers that had their land confiscated, ordinary citizens that had the courage to speak up.

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Through interviews with Beatrice Mtetwa and some of her defendants, the film tells the story of what happens when rulers place themselves above the law and why defense of the rule of law is a crucial step in the building of a civil society. Although Beatrice Mtetwa’s arena is Zimbabwe, her message and bravery are universal.

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As Zimbabwe faces a presidential election in 2013, the filmmakers hope that Beatrice Mtetwa and the Rule of Law will spark dialogue and change in the country and throughout Africa, while also bringing the story of this inspiring woman to the attention of the rest of the world.

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http://ruleoflawfilmproject.com/

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The abduction and enforced disappearance of Jestina Mukoko, director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project

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“I think when she started to represent me I thought she was like any other lawyer…   As I stood by the witness stand I could tell that Beatrice was speaking from the heart… I could not believe that I saw tears streaming down her cheeks as she was cross-examining me.”

 

~ Jestina Mukoko, Zimbabwe peace activist who was defended by Beatrice Mtetwa

DVDs available of the film;  screenings need to be approved.

 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH the film’s trailer

the first film to be produced about the courageous

human rights lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa.

 

To purchase a copy of the film, or to arrange a screening, click here