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Amazon Prime Video
81
7.5
/5228/
74
/86/
75
/53/
3.7
/3789/
91
/22/
79
/70/
80
/6/
cc age 12+

Sounder (1972)
The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
66
7.6
/19583/
71
/359/
68
/158/
3.4
/2207/
58
/40/
85
/88/
52
/11/
cc age 11+

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2016)
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
56
5.9
/444/
61
/23/
71
/30/
2.9
/281/
50
/20/
79
/28/
36
/6/
cc age 13+

Stuck (2019)
A musical about six strangers who find themselves stuck on the New York City subway.
poster
76
24
7.3
/1148/
77
/26/
69
/11/
3.7
/816/
91
/11/

Nairobi Half Life (2012)
Mwas, a young aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming an accomplished actor one day, and in pursuit of this, he makes his way to Nairobi, the city of opportunity. He quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairrobery as he is bereaved of all his money and belongings and left alone in a city where he doesn’t know a soul. Luck or the lack of it brings Mwas face to face with the city’s criminals and forms a friendship with a small time crook who takes him in. He is quickly drawn into a world of crime as he struggles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Keeping the two worlds separate proves to be a challenge for Mwas as he steps into this unknown world called Nairobi.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
65
17
6.1
/327/
71
/39/
64
/16/
3.2
/659/

Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017)
It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. A story of how a group of mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history to create the biggest show in America…and are getting ready to conquer the world. Featuring interviews with Miranda, as well as the cast and crew of Hamilton.
poster
64
9
6.6
/461/
65
/6/
68
/12/
3.5
/253/
53
/1/

Soul Boy (2010)
Abila (14) lives in one of the most miserable slums in Africa. His girlfriend Shiku belongs to a different tribe, as the result of which he is not really allowed to fraternize with her. And then one drunken night his father gambles away his own soul.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
?
57
/4/
40
/1/

Blood & Oil (2019)
A small village in Nigeria without drinkable water, sustainable farming and fishing has one resource: oil. This story is based on true events; the violent havoc that ensued between the militants and government due to the oil corporations' greed, which had a ripple effect throughout the global oil industry.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
?
5.4
/34/

The Next Dance (2014)
Best friends, Selena (Danielle Curiel) and her neighbor Tristian (Jonathan McDaniels) grow up together but pursue different lives. Selena lives to dance, which she does at her mother's cash strapped studio. Tristian is a real ladies man who works in his overbearing father's accounting firm. When pop star Blake Andrews (Brandon Mychal Smith) holds a dance competition with $100,000 in prize money and a tour, Selena is determined to help her mother save the dance studio. Tristian, happy to get away from his dad, is ready to help. Through the magic of dance, Selena and Tristian realize the love they have for each other. But when Selena's mother reveals shocking news about her father, her distrust in men pushes Tristian away. With the dance competition fast approaching, Tristian and Selena must find a way to get back in step.
poster
The Roku Channel
?
6.5
/19/

Urge (2021)
A devoted new husband, struggling with a porn addiction, suffers a coma and while in his coma state, meets a higher power who forces him to make a decision that will impact whether he will ever wake up again.
poster
?
6.2
/70/
41
/6/
10
/1/

72 Hours (2015)
The story revolves around Chef Cleavon 'Von' Burkett, a former ladies' man who was living the good life with a beautiful wife until one day he wasn't. A heart attack brings Von face to face with God, and God offers Von a second chance at life, if he atones to all of his exes. With the help of his best friend and the determination to live, Von embarks on a journey to seek redemption. But very soon he realizes that hell hath no fury like the women he's scorned.
poster
fuboTV
?
100
/1/

Once Upon a Family
Every family has its issues, and this one is no exception. Once Upon A Family tells the story of a complicated Ghanaian family and the dark secrets they wished to hide - but all comes to light during the family reunion of a lifetime.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
?
4.8
/12/

The Pastor's Daughters (2016)
A Well-Known mega-church pastor lies on his deathbed. His family must work through there differences as they stand by his side. As long-standing feuds and lies start to emerge, the family must rely on their faith in order to get through a terrible ordeal.
poster
Netflix
?
6.2
/18/

The Dreams of Elibidi (2010)
The story of two brothers who travel to Nairobi to find work
poster
Netflix
?
7.7
/43/

Ni sisi (2013)
Ni Sisi tells the story of a typical Kenyan village, a harmonious muddle of tribes, intermarriages and extended families, in the context of post-election violence. The characters explore issues of corruption, political bribery, racism and gossip. Friends who have lived and worked together all their lives are consumed by rumors and mistrust. However, horrific consequences are avoided when the community pulls together to avert further violence. The hopeful and empowering message of Ni Sisi is one of personal responsibility; that both individuals and communities have the power to control what happens to them and that racist attitudes and negative stereotypes of other tribes can be overcome. Ni Sisi enables the audience to discuss the 2008 post election violence and understand the futility of violence.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
34
?
4.1
/130/
27
/5/

Switchin' The Script (2012)
During a weekend corporate retreat, her best friends convince unlucky-in-love Lonnie to "switch the script" and take control of men. Lonnie impresses every man in the place with her beauty and charm-most importantly, her boss' good-looking son David. Now, Lonnie tries to embrace her new personality without turning away what quite possibly may be "Mr. Right."
poster
?
7.4
/56/
77
/3/

We Are Thankful (2018)
In the township of Mphopomeni in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa, Siyabonga, a young man, puts up theatre plays. When he hears about a movie that will be shot in a nearby town, he makes it his mission to be part of it. From conspiring with a maid to steal wifi from the “umlungus” (white people) so he can write an email to the film producers to using witchcraft, Siyabonga does all he can to improve his life and take control of his fortune. And after travelling many surprising roads, he’ll finally meet the film’s director. Siyabonga is born out of their encounter.
poster
The Roku Channel
?
5.6
/61/

Falling in Love Again (2018)
Ricky and Tara are a recently divorced couple navigating the challenges of co-parenting their young son while recovering from the wounds of their failed relationship. But after moving on to new partners, they soon find the grass isn't quite greener and they might just want that old thing back. Will they take a second shot at love?
poster
?
6.3
/17/

Watatu (2015)
In this drama that morphs into documentary, the lives of 3 men in Mombasa intertwine as one of them falls victim to radicalization.
poster
?
50
/1/

Dalitso (2019)
Mercy, a girl aged 13 and raped by her step father rejects her pregnancy with the help of her mother through an illegal abortion. The child dumped in a pit latrine survives and finds a home at an orphanage center.
poster
The CW
47
?
3.4
/137/
33
/13/
75
/2/

Kiss the Bride (2011)
Thomas and Robin are deeply in love and ready to spend the rest of their lives together. Nothing will stop this wedding from happening, not even overprotective feuding mothers, a missing father, and a mischievous teenage sister. However, this couple is about to face their biggest challenge. While Robin believes she is marrying the perfect man, Thomas is consumed with guilt about a past infidelity. The not-so-perfect couple s love for each other is put to the test in this irresistibly genuine comedy about love, commitment and the power of forgiveness.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
44
?
5.0
/377/
44
/11/
40
/2/

Eagle Wings (2021)
Two Nigerian Airforce Officers owe a duty to rescue their colleague and coursemate who crashed in enemy territory, the rescue operation becomes a major offensive attack on the stronghold of the terrorist.
poster
?
50
/1/

Waithira (2017)
A portrait of family, and a study of migration, assimilation and generational spirit in the most gentle and intimate of terms. Kenyan born Munyiri, partially raised in South Africa and much-travelled since, creates an autobiography-through biography of her late paternal grandmother, Waithira.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
?
4.7
/57/
30
/4/

Measure of Faith (2011)
Faith Donahue seems to have the picture perfect life: a great job in the church, a handsome, successful husband and wonderful friends. But Faith's world is about to unravel in ways she never imagined. After the sudden death of her beloved grandmother, Faith receives an unexpected guest - her broke and unemployed brother. The two estranged siblings must try and mend their troubled relationship forcing each to come to terms with deeper seeded secrets and lies that will change their lives forever.
poster
?
5.9
/17/

Mayfair (2018)
Sara Blecher returns with a markedly different film: a groundbreaking multi-cultural African gangster thriller.
poster
?
5.2
/13/
35
/2/
40
/1/

Jewel in the Sand (2020)
A teacher is sent by the government to a remote rural area of Botswana, but is rejected by the native community.
poster
fuboTV
?
7.1
/53/
70
/2/
72
/5/

Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story (2020)
An unusual group of people who came together in the most unlikely location to make it possible for the greatest athlete on the planet to have a career once again.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
?
6.4
/67/

Jason's Letter (2017)
This powerful film addresses the unarmed police shooting in America thru the eye's of 2-young boys, one of whom had to give his life in order for change to even be considered.
poster
70
?
6.5
/123/
75
/4/

Sinners Wanted (2018)
An unconventional pastor is ridiculed by his hypocritical church congregation after he rescues an unforgiven prostitute.
poster
Hoopla
?
3.3
/88/
55
/10/
68
/10/

After Party Secrets (2021)
At the end of a rager, a hip-hop artist, actress, and child star wind up in a room with a corpse, each suspecting the others of being the killer.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
?
5.7
/42/
10
/2/

The Prayer Circle (2013)
When a young ex-con joins a prayer group to receive guidance - and the group members discover they have more in common than they thought - their lives are changed forever.
poster
?
6.4
/93/
63
/8/
67
/3/

Tour du Faso (2014)
Culture clash on the sandy streets of Burkina Faso. Africa’s biggest cycling race, the Tour du Faso, is a ten-stage challenge where adventurous European amateur cyclist and African local heroes compete passionately to make their dreams come true. Yet the film does not focus on the question of who will win – instead, it puts the protagonists’ experiences centre stage. TOUR DU FASO takes the audience time travelling back to pre-commercialised decades. Following the Tour du Faso, we learn more about cycling, Africa and the extraordinary fighting spirit of the underdogs. Here, it is still the taking part that counts...
poster
49
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6.1
/135/
60
/1/
27
/3/

Troubled Waters (2020)
The story of a comedian, Ron Waters, who is a Richard Pryor-type of entertainer who makes commentary about the world rather than one-liners. After a self-imposed exile from Hollywood, Ron is back.
poster
The Roku Channel
48
?
5.5
/114/
46
/3/
43
/3/

When It Comes Around (2018)
Dex is known around his office as one of the most successful players in the dating game. He gets a run for his money from the latest office recruit, Jerry Williams. After a wild ride of manipulation and crafty games, Jerry turns the tables. Dex definitely finds out that the true player, is Jerry.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
81
?
6.2
/136/
30
/1/
100
/1/

Ben & Ara (2017)
Religious and cultural tensions escalate when an African Islamic woman has an affair with a white American agnostic man.
poster
Hoopla
?
7.5
/100/
10
/1/
40
/2/

Out of Darkness (2016)
Out of Darkness is a full length three-part documentary by director Amadeuz Christ (Δ+), examining the untold history of African people, the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world, and the events that have contributed to the condition of African people today. Out of Darkness will explore the Nubian/Kushitic origins of Nile Valley Civilization, contact between Africa and the Americas since the times of antiquity, as well as the influence of the Moors in Europe leading to Europe’s intellectual Renaissance. In addition, the film will analyze the history of modern day racism, the concept of “white supremacy,” the impact of Hip Hop as a social movement, and the idea of nationhood. Out of Darkness is narrated by Prof. Kaba Kamene and co-stars Dr. Umar Johnson, Dr. Claud Anderson, Tim Wise, Prof. James Small, Dr. Joy DeGruy, Anthony Browder, Sabir Bey, Atlantis Browder, and Taj Tarik Bey.
poster
?
6.8
/32/

The Red Effect (2017)
Tensions rise in a southeast Washington, DC community following the deadly shooting of an unarmed black teenager at the hands of a white man. An impromptu television interview shortly after the shooting captures a powerful rant by life-long black?
poster
Amazon Prime Video
72
?
6.7
/206/
74
/9/
60
/1/
89

You Belong to Me: Sex, Race and Murder in the South (2015)
In 1952 Ruby McCollum, a black woman, killed her white doctor in Live Oak, Fla after years of sexual abuse. The remarkable secrets and terrible truths revealed during her trial and incarceration haunted jurors and prosecutors for decades.
poster
Kanopy
?
5.0
/60/
65
/2/
72
/7/

Everything That Glitters (2018)
Victoria Robinson seems to have a perfect life. But her unfaithful husband and a sexy younger man with dark motives will lead her into a dangerous game of cat and mouse where she’ll discover that the perfect life comes with a high cost.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
30
?
4.2
/276/
37
/10/
30
/3/
12
/3/
cc age 10+

Christmas in Carolina (2020)
Career-driven investment banker Elle has given up on love until she meets Wesley, who invites her to his hometown in South Carolina, where she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas.
poster
?
10
/2/

P over D (2019)
After years of single parenthood and betrayal from her baby’s father, a woman is helped by her best friend to find love and a business success.
poster
?
80
/1/

Who Am I? (2016)
Through the eyes and guided by the wisdom of children, Who Am I? gives an enlightened voice to the tribal and religious fissures that are growing in Kenyan society, providing a voice of wisdom and compassion, all with the inherent child’s understanding of fairness.
poster
Netflix
?
6.9
/97/
62
/4/
68
/6/

Something Necessary (2013)
SOMETHING NECESSARY is an intimate moment in the lives of Anne and Joseph. A woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that swept Kenya after the 2007 elections claiming the life of her husband, the health of her son and leaving her home on an isolated farm in the Kenyan countryside in ruins, she now has nothing but her resolve to rebuild her life left. A young man, troubled gang member who participated in the countrywide violence is drawn to Anne and her farm seemingly in search of redemption. Both, Joseph and Anne need something that only the other can give to allow them to shed the painful memories of their past and move on.
poster
The Roku Channel
?
5.8
/52/
50
/1/
50
/1/

Deceitful (2013)
Two brothers who plan on selling their business soon find their personal lives full of deceit and deceitful things...
poster
64
?
6.0
/128/
70
/5/
61
/10/

Veve (2014)
VEVE follows the lives of multiple characters trying to find themselves in a world of political intrigue, revenge, love and longings for success complemented by the background of the thriving yet unregulated veve business. Amos, an ambitious politician, is running for another term as Maua MP whilst facing his opponent Wadu in the extension of his veve empire.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
?
5.6
/28/

He Watches Over Me (2018)
After a vicious assault, a woman holds the fate of her attacker in her hands.
poster
The Roku Channel
59
?
5.2
/193/
55
/9/
72
/8/

No Regrets (2016)
This film is a romantic comedy about a stewardess (Calhoun), who after 12 years of dating (Joseph) as college sweethearts (along with several marriage proposals in between), meets a business man going through a divorce (White) on one of her job layovers. As expected, sparks fire and unexpectedly a traumatic past is revealed, and the couples lives are changed.
poster
69
?
5.9
/134/
70
/4/
80
/2/

72 Hours (2016)
Events take us to the beginning of World War II in the small town of Stavrovo. Its unique location, a passing railway and a fork in several roads, proximity to the front line, made it attractive to German troops. They placed a rather large garrison in the city. In the city and in its outskirts, an underground was organized. Most of which were recent graduates of the school. This is a story about two fates, two former schoolchildren - Alexei and Dmitry. The first went underground and tried in every possible way to prevent the invaders, giving his life for his homeland. The second sided with the enemy and became an executioner for his own compatriots.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
?
26
/3/

The Dirty 30 (2016)
A brokenhearted man lets his friend play matchmaker, only to discover that the gal he is falling in love with is a former escort.


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