Andrew Young in Africa and The Middle East
a film by Kiki Wilson and Eduardo Montes-Bradley
New York - Documentary filmmakers Kiki Wilson and Eduardo Montes-Bradley have announced the start of production for The Ambassador, a project exploring the remarkable legacy of Ambassador Andrew Young. At 93, Young remains a dynamic presence in Atlanta—a city he once led as mayor, helping elevate it onto the world stage with the 1986 Olympics.
Through an open and honest dialogue, The Ambassador invites viewers into often-overlooked aspects of Young’s life, which tend to be overshadowed by his close association with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other leading figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Wilson and Montes-Bradley, however, are interested in a lesser-known yet equally compelling chapter of his career: his role as the first Black U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during a critical period of decolonization and nation-building in Africa and the Middle East.
Filming will take place in Atlanta in mid-November, focusing on Ambassador Young’s reflections and the historical contexts of his work. As Ambassador, Young was a witness to Rhodesia’s transformation into Zimbabwe amid a civil war that drew in both China and the Soviet Union. This documentary will tap into his unique perspective on contemporary decolonization efforts in Africa. Additionally, it will shed light on Young’s contributions to Middle Eastern peace-building efforts under President Carter, which led to the historic Camp David Accords.
Through an intimate conversation at this reflective stage of his life, the filmmakers hope to capture the insights and lasting influence of Andrew Young, whose life and career span pivotal moments in American and global history. The film is set to reach audiences in academic and public libraries across the U.S. and internationally, as well as at film festivals across the African continent.p David Accords.
Through an intimate conversation at this reflective stage of his life, the filmmakers hope to capture the insights and lasting influence of Andrew Young, whose life and career span pivotal moments in American and global history. The film is set to reach audiences in academic and public libraries across the U.S. and internationally, as well as at film festivals across the African continent.
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