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  • Cry Freedom | "Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"

    Cry Freedom | "Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"

    Clip extracted from the film ‘Cry Freedom’ film based on the revolutionary activist Steve Biko, who fought against apartheid in South Africa, featuring Denzel Washington.

  • Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Official UK Trailer (2013) - Idris Elba Movie HD

    Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Official UK Trailer (2013) - Idris Elba Movie HD

    Extracted from description: “A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.”

  • A United Kingdom Official International Trailer 1 (2016) - David Oyelowo Movie

    A United Kingdom Official International Trailer 1 (2016) - David Oyelowo Movie

    A United Kingdom tells the true story of Seretse Khama, heir to the throne of Bechuanaland (modern-day Botswana), who falls in love with and marries Ruth Williams, a white British woman, in the late 1940s. Their union sparks international controversy, facing fierce opposition. Despite political and racial pressures, Seretse and Ruth’s love and determination transform their struggle into a fight for equality, independence, and the future of Botswana.

  • First love in a dangerous, alternate world - Noughts + Crosses: Trailer - BBC

    First love in a dangerous, alternate world - Noughts + Crosses: Trailer - BBC

    A BBC series based on Malorie Blackman’s novels, set in an alternate history where Africa colonized Europe. It flips the script on race, power, and identity, sparking dialogue on colonialism and systemic injustice.

  • Silverton Siege | Official Trailer | Netflix

    Silverton Siege | Official Trailer | Netflix

    Extracted from Description: “Silverton Siege is an action thriller inspired by true events of 1980 South Africa. A trio of freedom fighters get into a collision course with the state after a failed sabotage mission, which turns into a bank hostage standoff. This film is inspired by the real life incident that sparked the global 'Free Mandela' movement and features Thabo Rametsi, Noxolo Dlamini and Stefan Erasmus, and Arnold Vosloo.”

  • Sometimes in April trailer

    Sometimes in April trailer

    Sometimes in April is a historical drama set during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. It follows Augustin, a Hutu army officer, as he struggles to protect his Tutsi wife and children while navigating the chaos of mass violence and political collapse. Years later, he confronts the memories of those events and the painful search for justice and reconciliation. The film is both a personal story and a broader reflection on tragedy, survival, and healing in Rwanda.

  • Sarafina Trailer

    Sarafina Trailer

    Sarafina! is a South African musical-drama that tells the story of a teenage girl, Sarafina, living in Soweto during apartheid. Inspired by her teacher and the bravery of her peers, she joins the student-led protests against racial segregation and injustice. Through powerful music, dance, and storytelling, the film captures the spirit of resistance, hope, and the fight for freedom, while showing the sacrifices young people made in the struggle against apartheid.

  • Half of a Yellow Sun - Official Trailer

    Half of a Yellow Sun - Official Trailer

    Extracted from Description: “#HalfOfAYellowSun is based on the best selling novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and weaves together the lives of four people swept up in the turbulence of war.”

    Please take note that this film is rated (R).

  • The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind | Offical Trailer [HD] | Netflix

    The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind | Offical Trailer [HD] | Netflix

    Extracted from Description: “Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine. Based on the best selling book and true story of William Kamkwamba. Directed by and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and introducing Maxwell Simba. Debuts on Netflix March 1, 2019.”

  • Hotel Rwanda (2005) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios

    Hotel Rwanda (2005) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios

    Extracted from Description: “Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle), a Hutu, manages the Hôtel des Mille Collines and lives a happy life with his Tutsi wife (Sophie Okonedo) and their three children. But when Hutu military forces initiate a campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Tutsi minority, Paul is compelled to allow refugees to take shelter in his hotel.”

  • LIONHEART by Genevieve Nnaji - trailer eng sub

    LIONHEART by Genevieve Nnaji - trailer eng sub

    Extracted from Description: “Running a company can be challenging, especially if you are a female in a male-dominated industry. Complications arise when they discover that the family business is in dire financial straits and both Adaeze and Godswill try to save the company in their own way to crazy and often hilarious results.”

  • Queen of Katwe Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo Movie HD

    Queen of Katwe Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo Movie HD

    Queen of Katwe (2016) is a Disney biographical drama based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl from the Katwe slum of Kampala who rises from poverty to become a chess prodigy. Guided by her coach Robert Katende, Phiona overcomes significant challenges and uses her talent to pursue a brighter future for herself and her family. The film highlights resilience, hope, and empowerment, while celebrating African culture and community.

  • African Queens: Njinga | Official Trailer | Netflix

    African Queens: Njinga | Official Trailer | Netflix

    Extracted from Description: “From Executive Producer Jada Pinkett Smith comes a new documentary series exploring the lives of prominent and iconic African Queens. The first season will cover the life of Njinga, the complex, captivating, and fearless 17th century warrior queen of Ndongo and Matamba, in modern day Angola. The nation’s first female ruler, Njinga earned a reputation for her blend of political and diplomatic skill with military prowess and became an icon of resistance.”

  • AMINA | Official Trailer

    AMINA | Official Trailer

    Extracted from Description: “She is Amina and she fears nobody. AMINA, coming to Netflix November 4.”

  • Journey of an African Colony | Official Trailer | Netflix

    Journey of an African Colony | Official Trailer | Netflix

    Extracted from Description: “Journey of an African Colony is a documentary that takes us through a timeline of how Nigeria was formed. From the colonial masters to the founding fathers, truths will be told, myths will be debunked and tables will be broken. Now streaming.”

  • Marvel Studios' Black Panther - Official Trailer

    Marvel Studios' Black Panther - Official Trailer

    Marvel Studios - Black Panther Trailer