Sankofa (1993)

A self-absorbed Black American fashion model on a photo shoot in Africa is spiritually transported back to a plantation in the West Indies where she experiences first-hand the physical and ... See full summary »

Director:

Haile Gerima

Writer:

Haile Gerima

Stars:

Kofi Ghanaba, Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Alexandra Duah

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kofi Ghanaba	...	Sankofa
Oyafunmike Ogunlano	...	Mona
Alexandra Duah	...	Nunu
Nick Medley	...	Joe
Mutabaruka	...	Shango
Afemo Omilami	...	Noble Ali
Reggie Carter	...	Father Raphael
Mzuri	...	Lucy
Jimmy Lee Savage	...	Mussa
Hasinatu Camara	...	Jumma
Jim Faircloth	...	James
Stanley Michelson	...	Mr. Lafayette
John A. Mason	...	Big Boy
Louise Reid	...	Esther
Roger Doctor	...	Nathan

Storyline

A self-absorbed Black American fashion model on a photo shoot in Africa is spiritually transported back to a plantation in the West Indies where she experiences first-hand the physical and psychic horrors of chattel slavery, and eventually the redemptive power of community and rebellion as she becomes a member of a freedom-seeking Maroon colony.

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Plot Keywords:

model | plantation | africa | west indies | fashion | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA Ghana Burkina Faso UK Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 May 1993 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$2,691,899 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Channel Four Films, Diproci, Ghana National Commission on Culture

Technical Specs

Runtime:

125 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Sankofa" is an Akan word that means that we must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward; so we understand why and how we came to be who we are today.

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Connections

Referenced in 500 Years Later (2005)

User Reviews

This move is Beautiful!!

The first time I heard of this movie was in College. I then purchased myself a copy. This movie is Amazing, Probably the truest, realest movie regarding Slavery. It told of the horrors and abuse African people who were brought to this country endured.. I believe this is a must see for everyone regardless of races..The strength alone of the people, to deal with what they faced and to still rise above that is absolutely Incredible. It is a shame that this movie got no recognition in the US . I guess it would cause people to deal with the reality of the horrific brutality human beings faced during this darkest era in American History.