Motherland
“Africa as you have never seen it”
Synopsis
Fusing history, culture, politics, and contemporary issues, Motherland sweeps across Africa to tell a new story of a dynamic continent. From the glory and majesty of Africa's past through its complex history. Africa as you have never seen it.
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Motherland | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Owen 'Alik Shahadah
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen 'Alik Shahadah
- Original Title
- Motherland
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Akan, Amharic, Arabic, English, Hausa, Swahili, Zulu
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Halaqah Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Owen 'Alik Shahadah
Owen 'Alik Shahadah
Owen 'Alik Shahadah
M.K. Asante, Cosby Bikpe
Department Leadership Roster
Owen 'Alik Shahadah
Director
Owen 'Alik Shahadah
Writer
Owen 'Alik Shahadah
Director of Photography
M.K. Asante
Producer
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What is Motherland about?
Fusing history, culture, politics, and contemporary issues, Motherland sweeps across Africa to tell a new story of a dynamic continent. From the glory and majesty of Africa's past through its complex history. Africa as you have never seen it.
Who directed Motherland?
Motherland was directed by Owen 'Alik Shahadah.
Who stars in Motherland?
The principal cast of Motherland includes Molefi Kete Asante, Harry Belafonte, Maulana Karenga, Ali Mazrui, Jacob Zuma.
When was Motherland released and how long is it?
Motherland was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.