At age 8, filmmaker Robyn Paterson greeted Robert Mugabe with flowers, along with her best friend Mercy, symbolizing a harmonious Zimbabwe. However, this image was a facade, as Mercy's tribe was being massacred by Mugabe's forces. Years later, Robyn embarked on a high-risk journey to find her friend, facing danger, shock, and the stark contrast between her and Mercy's experiences.
Finding Mercy
Filmmaker Robyn Paterson, just eight years old, welcomed Comrade Robert Mugabe with flowers at a Zimbabwe air force base, accompanied by her best friend Mercy, serving as poster children for the newly formed Zimbabwe.
