Three Colors: Pan-African
“Blackness is not a monolith”
Synopsis
An anthology feature film exploring contemporary Black existence through the Pan-African flag: A collegiate football star scrambles to save his career after a devastating injury fractures his sense of self-worth; a Ghanaian single mother loses her job and faces deportation as an unlikely group of heroes rally around her; the lead of a struggling Black sitcom questions the cost of success as the network forces the show into racist caricature to boost ratings.
Top Cast
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Bashir Salahuddin
Jontavious "John" Rodgers // "Shawn Green"
Loretta Devine
Nana
Peyton Alex Smith
Ahmari Rose
Sibongile Mlambo
Joana Mensa
Stephen Bishop
Uncle Steve
Kimrie Lewis
Courtney Witherspoon // "Tanya Green"
Jadah Marie
Makayla Johnson / "Ginger Green"
Amarr M. Wooten
Kel Kirby-Smith // "Jackson Green"
Juanita Jennings
Felicia Richards / "Michelle Green"
Tucker Smallwood
Waylon Jones / "Gregory Green"
Lathan Ava
Amma Mensa // Zora
Tiberius Byrd
Young Ahmari Rose // Sidney
Kaden Taylor
Cameron Rodgers // Melvin
Jim Meskimen
Doctor Roberts
Keisha Thompson
Erika Rose
Eric Etebari
Frank Moretti
Cherise Boothe
Angela Rodgers
Rafael Castillo
Bill
Release History & Theatrical Window
Slamdance Film Festival (Winner: Audience Award)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Davis, Allison A. Waite, Tyler Ocasio Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Elijah Davis, Madou Elijah Diarrassouba, Quay Collins, Dami Olatunji, Gillian Allou
- Original Title
- Three Colors: Pan-African
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Twi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Pretty Good Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Davis, Allison A. Waite, Tyler Ocasio Holmes
Elijah Davis, Madou Elijah Diarrassouba, Quay Collins, Dami Olatunji, Gillian Allou
Elijah Davis, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Derrick Rose, Glenn Davis, Jack McMann
Department Leadership Roster
Elijah Davis
Director
Allison A. Waite
Director
Tyler Ocasio Holmes
Director
Elijah Davis
Producer
Elijah Davis
Writer
Madou Elijah Diarrassouba
Writer
Quay Collins
Writer
Dami Olatunji
Writer
Jack McMann
Producer
Gillian Allou
Writer
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What is Three Colors: Pan-African about?
An anthology feature film exploring contemporary Black existence through the Pan-African flag: A collegiate football star scrambles to save his career after a devastating injury fractures his sense of self-worth; a Ghanaian single mother loses her job and faces deportation as an unlikely group of heroes rally around her; the lead of a struggling Black sitcom questions the cost of success as the network forces the show into racist caricature to boost ratings.
Who directed Three Colors: Pan-African?
Three Colors: Pan-African was directed by Elijah Davis, Allison A. Waite, Tyler Ocasio Holmes.
Who stars in Three Colors: Pan-African?
The principal cast of Three Colors: Pan-African includes Bashir Salahuddin, Loretta Devine, Peyton Alex Smith, Sibongile Mlambo, Stephen Bishop.
When was Three Colors: Pan-African released and how long is it?
Three Colors: Pan-African was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.