Sankofa
Screened in January 2011
Director: Haile Gerima. Cast: Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Alexandra Duah, Nick Medley, Mutabaruka, Afemo Omilami, Reggie Carter, Mzuri, Kofi Ghanaba, Louise Reid, John A. Mason. Screenplay: Haile Gerima.
Twitter Capsule: Slave-revolt drama hangs on a supernatural conceit. Writing, acting, politics can be clunky, but double climax packs punch.

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Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B


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