Sankofa(1993)
Sankofa 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.
Sankofa (1993) is a drama, fantasy, history and science fiction film directed by Haile Gerima, released on May 28, 1993 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Kofi Ghanaba, Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Alexandra Duah and Nick Medley. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Haile Gerima
- Writers:
- Haile Gerima
- Producers:
- Haile Gerima
- Cinematographer:
- Agustín Cubano
- Composer:
- David J. White
- Production:
- DIPROCI, Ghana National Commission on Culture, Mypheduh Films, Negod-Gwad Productions, NDR, WDR, Film4 Productions
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,691,899
- Status:
- Released
Sankofa (1993) Trailer
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Sankofa Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kofi Ghanaba
Kofi Ghanaba
as Sankofa
- Oyafunmike Ogunlano
Oyafunmike Ogunlano
as Mona
- Alexandra Duah
Alexandra Duah
as Nunu
- Nick Medley
Nick Medley
as Joe
- Mutabaruka
Mutabaruka
as Shango
Afemo Omilami
as Noble Ali
Reginald Carter
as Father Raphael
- Mzuri
Mzuri
as Lucy
- Jimmy Lee Savage
Jimmy Lee Savage
as Mussa
- Hasinatu Camara
Hasinatu Camara
as Jumma
- Jim Faircloth
Jim Faircloth
as James
- Stanley Michelson
Stanley Michelson
as Mr. Lafayette
Key crew
Directed by Haile Gerima, written by Haile Gerima, produced by Haile Gerima.
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Sankofa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 18 ratings.
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Sankofa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sankofa online?
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Who stars in Sankofa?
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The main cast of Sankofa (1993) includes Kofi Ghanaba, Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Alexandra Duah, Nick Medley and Mutabaruka. The film was directed by Haile Gerima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sankofa released?
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Sankofa was released on May 28, 1993 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Sankofa worth watching?
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Sankofa (1993) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sankofa?
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