Africa Rising

2019 | 90 minutes | 7.5 ★ (2)

Africa Rising
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    03 June 2019

  • DirectingThorsten Ernst
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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