SEMBENE! (2015)

RUNTIME

1 h 29 min

Synopsis

"Sembène!" is a documentary celebrating Ousmane Sembène, the father of African cinema, known for groundbreaking films like "Borom Sarret" and "Black Girl." The film explores his life and work, championing African cinema's role in speaking to African audiences.

DIRECTED BY

Samba Gadjigo & Jason Silverman

Samba Gadjigo, is a Senegalese filmmaker and writer. He is most notable as the director of critically acclaimed film Sembene!.