Sent to Kill

"A 19th Century colonial occupation forces a thousand-year-old African kingdom to fight for its survival."

IN A RIVETING TRUE STORY, "Sent to kill" describes how British settlers sought to take control of the Southern African territory of Quthing (today part of Lesotho), ruled by King Moorosi, leader of the Baphuthi people, in the way they had already done in territories to the south.

It tells, too, how the astute Moorosi was more than a match for his would-be rulers.

As you enter the world of 19th Century African colonialism:

Watch as an aggressive newly arrived magistrate attempts to impose colonial rule on people who fear it will destroy the very essence of who they are as a people.

Watch as seemingly small incidents lead to major clashes.

Watch tensions rise as the stand-off becomes increasingly polarized.

Watch as a French missionary attempts to secure peace through compromise.

Watch hostilities increase to the point where war becomes inevitable.

And be prepared to be surprised when you learn how it all ends."