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Sankofa

19932h 4mHaile Gerima
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 93
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On a photo shoot in Ghana, an American model slips back in time, becomes enslaved on a plantation and bears witness to the agony of her ancestral past.

DramaFantasyHistoryScience Fiction
AfricaFreedomSlavery

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sankofa (1993) about?

On a photo shoot in Ghana, an American model slips back in time, becomes enslaved on a plantation and bears witness to the agony of her ancestral past.

Who stars in Sankofa?

Sankofa stars Kofi Ghanaba (Sankofa), Oyafunmike Ogunlano (Mona), Alexandra Duah (Nunu), Nick Medley (Joe), Mutabaruka (Shango). The film was directed by Haile Gerima.

How long is Sankofa?

Sankofa has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1993.

Is Sankofa worth watching?

Sankofa holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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