Africa Rising

Africa Rising

2019 · 90 min · ★ 7.5 · Documentary, History, Music

How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.

Directed by Thorsten Ernst · Written by Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa

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