Year: 2015
Runtime: 82 min
Language: English
Directors: Jason Silverman, Samba Gadjigo
This film tells the remarkable true story of Ousmane Sembene, a Senegalese dockworker who, in 1952, embarked on a mission to create a unique cinematic voice for Africa. The biopic follows Sembene’s journey as a self-taught filmmaker, detailing how he overcame significant obstacles to produce stories that deeply connected with his community and profoundly impacted audiences across the continent. His innovative approach left a lasting legacy on African cinema.
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