Sembene!
Synopsis
Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samba Gadjigo, Jason Silverman
- Screenplay & Story
- Samba Gadjigo, Jason Silverman
- Original Score
- Chris Jonas, Ken Myhr
- Original Title
- Sembene!
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Impact Partners, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Cinereach, New Mexico Media Partners, SNE Partners, Wavelength
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samba Gadjigo, Jason Silverman
Samba Gadjigo, Jason Silverman
Chris Jonas, Ken Myhr
Ricardo Acosta, C.C.E.
Jenifer Westphal, Jason Silverman, Samba Gadjigo, William T. Conway, Dan Cogan
Department Leadership Roster
Samba Gadjigo
Writer
Jason Silverman
Writer
Ricardo Acosta, C.C.E.
Editor
Samba Gadjigo
Director
Jason Silverman
Director
Jason Silverman
Producer
Samba Gadjigo
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sembene!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sembene!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sembene! about?
Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon.
Who directed Sembene!?
Sembene! was directed by Samba Gadjigo, Jason Silverman.
Who stars in Sembene!?
The principal cast of Sembene! includes Ousmane Sembène, Mbissine Thérèse Diop.
When was Sembene! released and how long is it?
Sembene! was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Sembene!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sembene! was composed by Chris Jonas, Ken Myhr.