Sankofa

Year: 1993

Runtime: 125 min

Language: English

Director: Haile Gerima

Drama

While on a photo shoot in Ghana, Mona, a Black American model, experiences a profound journey of self-discovery. She's unexpectedly transported back to the 19th century and finds herself living as Shola, a slave on a plantation. Through this experience, she confronts the harsh realities of slavery and finds connection and resilience in the community of enslaved Africans around her. She forges bonds with individuals like the rebellious Shango and the wise Nunu, ultimately rediscovering her heritage and the enduring power of the human spirit.

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