Sembene!(2015)
Sembene! Synopsis
Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon.
Sembene! (2015) is a history and documentary film directed by Jason Silverman, released on January 23, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Ousmane Sembène and Mbissine Thérèse Diop. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jason Silverman
- Writers:
- Samba Gadjigo, Jason Silverman
- Producers:
- Jason Silverman, Samba Gadjigo
- Production:
- Impact Partners, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Cinereach, New Mexico Media Partners, SNE Partners, Wavelength
- Status:
- Released
Sembene! (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sembene! before you stream it.
Sembene! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jason Silverman, written by Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman, produced by Jason Silverman and Samba Gadjigo.
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Sembene! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Sembene! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sembene! online?
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Sembene! (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sembene!?
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The main cast of Sembene! (2015) includes Ousmane Sembène and Mbissine Thérèse Diop. The film was directed by Jason Silverman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sembene! released?
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Sembene! was released on January 23, 2015 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Sembene! worth watching?
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Sembene! (2015) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sembene!?
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Yes. The official Sembene! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.