Playing The Game - Africa, Black Rising Star

Playing the Game is a three part historical documentary series that takes a fresh look at some of the key developments in American (USA) foreign policy from the 1930's to the 1980's. In particular it looks at the impact of the worldwide process of decolonization and the advent of the Cold War in changing U.S. policy from one of isolationist idealism to one of increasingly pragmatic interventionism. Filmed in 10 countries on 5 continents, this series focuses on little-known stories of international intrigue and power politics that helped to shape the world which we live in today.