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Motherland (2010)

documentary film

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2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Owen 'Alik Shahadah

Cast

Molefi Kete Asante

The story

Motherland is a documentary about the African continent from Ancient Egypt to the present. It is an overview of African history and contemporary issues but with the African people at the centre of the story.

Catalogue themes and tags

Thriller, Crime Fiction, Biography, Indie, Culture & Society, Drama, Interpersonal Relationships, Political thriller, Film noir, Documentary

Genres

documentary film
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