Movie

Sankofa

★ 5.9(16)19932h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Haile Gerima
Release date: 1993-05-28
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: Akan
Box office: $2,691,899
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Burkina Faso
Studio: DIPROCI

Sankofa — trailer

About Sankofa

Sankofa is a 1993 movie in the Drama, Fantasy and History genres, directed by Haile Gerima, starring Kofi Ghanaba, Oyafunmike Ogunlano and Alexandra Duah. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sankofa in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kofi Ghanaba

Sankofa

Oyafunmike Ogunlano

Mona

Alexandra Duah

Nunu

Nick Medley

Joe

Mutabaruka

Shango

Afemo Omilami

Noble Ali

Reginald Carter

Father Raphael

Mzuri

Lucy

Jimmy Lee Savage

Mussa

Hasinatu Camara

Jumma

Jim Faircloth

James

Stanley Michelson

Mr. Lafayette

Themes & keywords

africafreedomslavery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sankofa in Mexico?+

Sankofa is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sankofa on Netflix?+

Sankofa is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Sankofa?+

Sankofa has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in Sankofa?+

Sankofa stars Kofi Ghanaba, Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Alexandra Duah, Nick Medley and Mutabaruka.

When did Sankofa come out?+

Sankofa is a 1993 movie directed by Haile Gerima.

What genre is Sankofa?+

Sankofa is Drama, Fantasy, History and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Sankofa?+

Sankofa was directed by Haile Gerima.