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Bantú Mama

2022, Movie, 1h 17min

A French woman of African descent manages to escape after being arrested in the Dominican Republic. She finds shelter in the most dangerous district of Santo Domingo, where she is taken in by a group of children. By becoming their protégée and maternal figure, she will see her destiny change inexorably.

Country: Dominican Republic

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Reviews

Critic Jude Dry

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...a lyrical drama about a French woman of African descent hiding out with a group of kids.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Marya E. Gates

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...finds the light in the darkest place, preferring to believe in hope above all else. Co-writers Albrecht and Herrera have a deep connection to its setting in the Dominican Republic, to the island’s past, present, and its future.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Frequently asked questions

What is Bantú Mama about? Toggle content

In the pulsing streets of Santo Domingo, a woman on the run from the law finds an unlikely refuge among a group of children in the city's most dangerous neighborhood. With a fierce determination to survive, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of the barrio and confront her own demons in order to find a chance at redemption. But as the danger mounts and her past closes in, will she be able to hold on to her newfound hope, or will it slip away like the fragile dreams of those who came before her?

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You can stream Bantú Mama on: Netflix

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