On Aug. 4, 1972, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin gave Uganda's Asian population just 90 days to leave the country, turning tens of thousands of people of Indian descent into refugees. Watch "Expelled: My Roots in Uganda" Friday, Nov. 4 at 9 p.m. For full coverage, go to ctvnews.ca/Uganda | CTV News

Forest Whitaker’s performance in The Last King of Scotland is nothing short of terrifying brilliance. As Idi Amin, he shifts effortlessly between charm and brutality, creating a character so magnetic and unpredictable you can’t look away. Whitaker doesn’t just play Amin — he embodies him, capturing the charisma, paranoia, and chilling power of a dictator who smiles one moment and strikes the next. It’s a towering performance that earned him the Oscar — and remains one of the most unforgettable p