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We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe is a 2024 documentary directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, starring Samantha Kelly, Simon Njami and Luis Ferrer. It runs 55 minutes.

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55 min
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Documentary
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English
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What Is We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe About?

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“We Were Here” explores the largely hidden history of Black Africans during the Renaissance era in Europe. Through iconic artworks and locations across the continent, the film challenges the common perception that all people of African descent were enslaved or employed as servants. It reveals a surprising diversity of roles and status, showcasing princes, ambassadors, merchants, and religious figures who lived and thrived during this period. Narrated from an Afro-European perspective, the documentary brings to light stories often excluded from traditional historical accounts, offering a fresh and vital perspective on European history.

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We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe Cast

Samantha Kelly leads the cast, with Simon Njami and Luis Ferrer. Directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu; 31 actors are credited in all.

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We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe?

We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe runs 55 minutes.

When was We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe released?

We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe was released on April 16, 2024.

Who directed We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe?

We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe was directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu.

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Who is in the cast of We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe?

We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe stars Samantha Kelly, Simon Njami and Luis Ferrer, among 31 credited actors.

Does We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe have a post-credit scene?

No. We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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