Mobutu Sese Seko's rise to power is explored in this film, from his humble beginnings and Catholic upbringing to his eventual position as Patrice Lumumba's trusted ally, following his father's decision to send him to the army for insubordination.
Mobutu, roi du Zaïre
Mobutu Sese Seko, a self-made leader, rose to power in the Congo after being sent to the army by his father as a punishment for disobedience, defying his humble origins to become a powerful figure.