Sembene!

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2015, Movie, 1h 22min

Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon.

Country: Senegal,United States

Directors:

Jason Silverman,

Samba Gadjigo

Cast:

Ousmane Sembène,

Mbissine Thérèse Diop

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7.1

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...legacy trumps scrutiny in Senegalese director doc.

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"Sembene!" is a powerful documentary that tells the inspiring story of Ousmane Sembene, a self-taught novelist and filmmaker who became a powerful spokesman for Africa. From his humble beginnings as a dockworker, Sembene fought a 50-year battle to give Africans a voice through his stories, defying enormous odds to become the father of African cinema. This film is a portrait of a man who dared to dream the impossible and succeeded, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations.

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