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Jane
Documentary
Director Brett Morgen uses previously unseen footage from the National Geographic archives to tell the story of Jane Goodall, the pioneering researcher whose chimpanzee studies transformed how we understand the natural world.
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When We Were Kings
Documentary, TV Movie, History
In 1974, at 32, Muhammad Ali challenges the reigning heavyweight champion George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle," a highly anticipated fight with a $5 million purse for each boxer. Promoter…
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Statues Also Die
Documentary
Commissioned by Présence Africaine, this documentary explores why African art is frequently found in anthropological museums, while Greek or Egyptian art is celebrated in major institutions like the Louvre. The film examines…
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Africa Blood and Guts
Documentary, History, War
This documentary examines a difficult time in African history as colonialism ends. It shows disturbing scenes of animal poaching endangering native species, along with instances of intense violence and executions. The film…
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God Grew Tired of Us
Documentary
Director Christopher Quinn documents the experiences of three Sudanese refugees – Jon Bul Dau, Daniel Abul Pach, and Panther Bior – as they grapple with the trauma of their past and navigate…
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Goodbye, Hunter
Hunting is a deeply ingrained family tradition for the Frigons, strengthening the connection between generations. For years, Louis-Henri has shared the hunt with his grandson, Sasha. But as Louis-Henri approaches his 81st…
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Made in Ethiopia
*Made in Ethiopia* explores China's growing influence in Africa by following Motto, a driven businesswoman who leads the expansion of the continent's largest Chinese industrial complex.
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Refuge(e)
Refugee follows the remarkable journey of Alpha and Zeferino, two individuals who fled life-threatening violence in their countries and sought political asylum at the US border. Instead, they were held in a…
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Progress
The film chronicles the rugby season of Zama Takayi, a prop forward for the Progress Rugby club. This club was formed in the early 1990s through the merging of the black rugby…
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—Likhaya
This film examines the widespread HIV epidemic in Swaziland.
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Terror at the Mall
This documentary recounts a devastating terrorist attack in Kenya that resulted in the deaths of 71 people. It presents an unvarnished account of the event.
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8.0Africa Light / Gray Zone
Namibia, often called "Africa Light" by its white residents, initially presents an idyllic image of romance and natural beauty – a land seemingly free from hardship and extreme inequality. However, beneath this…
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—Land Rush
"Land Rush" explores the potential impact of a partnership between the Malian government and an American investor: a project to create a vast sugar cane plantation on 200 square kilometers of land.…
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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
This documentary explores the remarkable life of Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Maathai dedicated her life to empowering her country following decades of colonial rule. Her message…
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8.0No Other Choice
Dominic Brown's documentary film offers an inside look at the challenges faced by the indigenous Sahrawi people of Western Sahara. The film examines the current human rights and political climate affecting the…
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—Saved by the Lioness
This nature documentary follows a young wildebeest in the African wilderness. Separated from its herd, the calf is unexpectedly taken by a lioness. The calf instinctively views the lioness as its mother,…
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6.9A Walk to Beautiful
"A Walk to Beautiful" follows five Ethiopian women who have suffered severe childbirth injuries. Rejected by their families and isolated by their communities, they face a lifetime of loneliness and shame. The…
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Mariner of the Mountains
Director Karim Aïnouz journeys by boat across the Mediterranean for the first time, traveling to his father's native Algeria. Remembering his mother, Iracema, he documents the trip, weaving together present experiences with…
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Beatrice Phiri
Beatrice, an 18-year-old reporter for the Children’s Radio Foundation in Lusaka, Zambia, works with the Unite4Climate Radio Initiative. This project uses radio to encourage people to think differently and act in ways…
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NA China
Marie Voignier's film offers interconnected portraits of Jackie, Julie, and Shanny, African traders who have recently established businesses in Guangzhou. The film follows these women as they navigate the vast markets of…
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Africa by Kayak
In 2007, Beau set out to paddle 4000 kilometers across Africa. Beginning in Mozambique, he planned to follow the Southern African coast, aiming for a five-month journey. Despite facing challenging surf, large…
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Namibia: The Spirit of Wilderness
Namibia, where the sun shines for over 300 days a year, is a strikingly beautiful yet stark land. Shaped by diverse cultures and emerging from the legacy of Apartheid, it offers a…
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Mobutu, King of Zaire
This film is the culmination of over two years of research, uncovering archival footage and firsthand accounts from people who knew Mobutu in Africa, Europe, and the U.S. The filmmakers have reviewed…
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Africa Uncensored
This documentary film offers a compelling look at the unique and often mysterious rituals practiced by indigenous communities in Africa.
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5.5
Koko: A Talking Gorilla
This documentary chronicles Dr. Penny Patterson's ongoing research into Koko, a gorilla who uses American Sign Language to communicate.
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Algeria in Flames
Filmed in the Aurès-Nementchas region at the end of 1956 and in 1957, these war images from the ALN maquis were intended to foster dialogue between the French and Algerians for peace…
8.5
6.7
The Hunters
This documentary follows four Ju/’hoansi men, part of the !Kung tribe, as they participate in a multi-day giraffe hunt in the Kalahari Desert. The film was created during the 1952-53 Smithsonian–Harvard Peabody…
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6.9
Slave Trade in the World Today
This film exposes the modern slave trade in several African countries ruled by dictators. The filmmakers captured footage in public and, at times, secretly, to document disturbing scenes of nudity, sexual exploitation,…
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