Ashes and Embers

Year: 1982

Runtime: 120 min

Language: English

Director: Haile Gerima

Drama

Following a devastating war, a weary veteran struggles to reconcile his experiences with the challenges of racial identity in America. Haunted by his past, he confronts the emotional toll of conflict while seeking a sense of belonging and grappling with the enduring impact of prejudice and discrimination. He must find a path toward healing and rediscover his place in a fractured society.

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