African Rifles
“A Victoria, Canada director explores the origins of British Columbia's first official militia. A unit comprised of Black pioneers”
Synopsis
The story of the first Black pioneers to leave the U.S., racism, and slavery behind to immigrate to Canada’s Vancouver Island and form BC’s first official military corps. They arrived to this new land with a renewed sense of purpose filling the region with a sense of community and diversity. That was the dream, that was the goal. This is the story.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
African Rifles Documentary Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-19
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mia Golden
- Original Title
- African Rifles
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mia Golden
Department Leadership Roster
Mia Golden
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for African Rifles.
More Like African Rifles
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About African Rifles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is African Rifles about?
The story of the first Black pioneers to leave the U.S., racism, and slavery behind to immigrate to Canada’s Vancouver Island and form BC’s first official military corps. They arrived to this new land with a renewed sense of purpose filling the region with a sense of community and diversity. That was the dream, that was the goal. This is the story.
Who directed African Rifles?
African Rifles was directed by Mia Golden.
Who stars in African Rifles?
The principal cast of African Rifles includes Mia Golden, Grace Ava, Warren Sherman, Jay Nabb, Justin Carter.
When was African Rifles released and how long is it?
African Rifles was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 36m.