Sankofa (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sankofa is a 1993 drama directed by Haile Gerima, starring Afemo Omilami, Alexandra Duah and Mutabaruka. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $2.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Haile Gerima
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sankofa About?
The premise of Sankofa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While on a photo shoot in Ghana, Mona, a Black American model, experiences a profound journey of self-discovery. She's unexpectedly transported back to the 19th century and finds herself living as Shola, a slave on a plantation. Through this experience, she confronts the harsh realities of slavery and finds connection and resilience in the community of enslaved Africans around her. She forges bonds with individuals like the rebellious Shango and the wise Nunu, ultimately rediscovering her heritage and the enduring power of the human spirit.
Sankofa Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- west indies
- model
- fashion
- plantation
- africa
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- romantic obsession
- rape
- murder
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- priest
- black independent film
- memory
- african
- self realization
- slave revolt
- plantation owner
- beating
- identity crisis
- baby
- african diaspora
- slave
- interracial relationship
- sexual abuse
- spiritualism
- self determination
- motherhood
- sadomasochism
- church
- sexual exploitation
- religious fanaticism
- independent film
Sankofa Cast
Afemo Omilami leads the cast, with Alexandra Duah and Mutabaruka. Directed by Haile Gerima; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Haile Gerima
Also Starring in Sankofa
· 6 moreSankofa Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sankofa 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 93 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Sankofa Plot Summary
What happens in Sankofa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An elderly Divine Drummer, Sankofa, plays Fontomfrom drums and chants a call to the ancestors:
Lingering spirit of the dead, rise up.
Full summary
The whole story of Sankofa, scene by scene
Sankofa Box Office
Sankofa grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.2M
- US & Canada
- $2.2M
Sankofa Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sankofa.
How Well Do You Know Sankofa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the elderly drumming figure who initiates the ritual at the start of the film?
Sankofa Also Known As
Also known as “亡灵之魂”.
- Also known as
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- 亡灵之魂
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Sankofa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sankofa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sankofa?
Sankofa runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Sankofa released?
Sankofa was released on May 28, 1993.
Who directed Sankofa?
Sankofa was directed by Haile Gerima.
More films by Haile Gerima Who is in the cast of Sankofa?
Sankofa stars Afemo Omilami, Alexandra Duah and Mutabaruka, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Sankofa make at the box office?
Sankofa grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
How is Sankofa rated?
Sankofa has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 93 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Sankofa have a post-credit scene?
No. Sankofa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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