Sankofa
Synopsis
On a photo shoot in Ghana, an American model slips back in time, becomes enslaved on a plantation and bears witness to the agony of her ancestral past.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kofi Ghanaba
Sankofa
Oyafunmike Ogunlano
Mona
Alexandra Duah
Nunu
Nick Medley
Joe
Mutabaruka
Shango
Afemo Omilami
Noble Ali
Reginald Carter
Father Raphael
Mzuri
Lucy
Jimmy Lee Savage
Mussa
Hasinatu Camara
Jumma
Jim Faircloth
James
Stanley Michelson
Mr. Lafayette
John A. Mason
Big Boy
Louise Reid
Esther
Roger Doctor
Nathan
Alditz McKenzie
Kuta
Chrispan Rigby
Photographer
Maxwell Parris
Baby Ngozi
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.69x
+$1.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haile Gerima
- Screenplay & Story
- Haile Gerima
- Original Score
- David J. White
- Original Title
- Sankofa
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Akan, English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- DIPROCI, Ghana National Commission on Culture, Mypheduh Films, Negod-Gwad Productions, NDR, WDR, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
David J. White
Agustín Cubano
Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
Department Leadership Roster
Haile Gerima
Director
Haile Gerima
Writer
Agustín Cubano
Director of Photography
Haile Gerima
Producer
Tracey White
Costume Design
David J. White
Original Music Composer
Haile Gerima
Editor
Kerry Marshall
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sankofa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sankofa about?
On a photo shoot in Ghana, an American model slips back in time, becomes enslaved on a plantation and bears witness to the agony of her ancestral past.
Who directed Sankofa?
Sankofa was directed by Haile Gerima.
Who stars in Sankofa?
The principal cast of Sankofa includes Kofi Ghanaba, Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Alexandra Duah, Nick Medley, Mutabaruka.
When was Sankofa released and how long is it?
Sankofa was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sankofa?
Sankofa had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $2.7M at the worldwide box office (2.69 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Sankofa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sankofa was composed by David J. White.