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Black Mother

November 2, 2018 1h 17m 6.6/10 (15 votes)

Originally released in 2018. Black Mother is a documentary film. directed by Khalik Allah. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Part film, part baptism, in BLACK MOTHER director Khalik Allah brings us on a spiritual journey through Jamaica. Soaking up its bustling metropolises and tranquil countryside, Allah introduces us to a succession of vividly rendered souls who call this island home. Their candid testimonies create a polyphonic symphony, set against a visual prayer of indelible portraiture. Thoroughly immersed between the sacred and profane, BLACK MOTHER channels rebellion and reverence into a deeply personal ode informed by Jamaica’s turbulent history but existing in the urgent present.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 2, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (15 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Cinereach
  • Doc Society

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Mother about?

Part film, part baptism, in BLACK MOTHER director Khalik Allah brings us on a spiritual journey through Jamaica. Soaking up its bustling metropolises and tranquil countryside, Allah introduces us t...

Who directed Black Mother?

Black Mother was directed by Khalik Allah.

How long is Black Mother?

Black Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was Black Mother released?

Black Mother was released on November 2, 2018 in theaters.