Product Details

• Actors: Alexander McCall Smith
• Directors: Mats Ögren Wanger
• Writers: Alexander McCall Smith
• Producers: Mats Ögren Wanger
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: KULTUR VIDEO
• DVD Release Date: July 28, 2009
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0029WLJH0
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,449 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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BOTSWANA:IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE NO 1 - DVD Movie

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97 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Picture, July 22, 2009

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This review is from: Botswana: In the Footsteps of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency with Alexander McCall Smith (DVD)

For the many of us who are lovers of the No. 1 Ladies' Detectives and the oasis of peace and old time values to be found there, this DVD is a delightful look at that world's talented creator as he immerses himself in the environment that inspires him. Botswana's beautiful countryside, and its warm people, definitely confirm the image presented by McCall Smith in the books. The man himself seems a gentle soul, a humanitarian with a genuine love for Botswana. Nice music, beautiful scenery, a way of life that is still relatively unspoiled, despite the ravages of AIDS; a (relatively) peaceable kingdom.

56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, September 13, 2009

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J. Romero (Allentown, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Botswana: In the Footsteps of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency with Alexander McCall Smith (DVD)

I treasure each new book of the #1 Ladies Detective Agency as a special treat. I schedule an afternoon on a hot summer day in my hammock and allow Alexander Smith McCall to transport me to Botswana. This DVD is so much of the same, only with visuals and sounds that reinforce the visit. He does an excellent job of introducing his readers to Botswana with that same magical slow pace and investment in the land and the people. If you enjoy his books, and even if you have never read his books... you'll enjoy this time with him.

52 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Botswana, September 17, 2009

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J. Chinn "Movie Guy" (Prescott, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Botswana: In the Footsteps of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency with Alexander McCall Smith (DVD)

I'm giving this DVD 4 stars, rather than 5, not because I don't love it.... only because it isn't quite what I expected. I loved the first season of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, and have been to Botswana three times. So, ordering this DVD was a no-brainer for me. I expected this DVD to be more of a documentary about the making of the HBO series, which it is in some part. However, it's much more than that. It also paints a beautiful and realistic picture of Botswana, which isn't a bad thing.... except it will likely encourage more people to invade my "personal paradise." As a professional nature/wildlife photographer, I discovered Botswana in April of 2008. I have returned twice since, conducting (along with a Native tracker) specialized field workshops for small groups of photographers. So, I will be showing this DVD to fellow and aspiring photographers, as a great way to introduce them to Botswana.

Alexander McCall Smith skillfully weaves his love of Botswana into his series of books. I really like that it also comes across in this DVD.