King of Sanwi
Synopsis
A companion piece to Pelourinho: They Don’t Really Care About Us (NYFF57), King of Sanwi continues Akosua Adoma Owusu’s exploration of Michael Jackson as a global pop icon. Here, Michael’s long affinity with the African continent—from the Jackson 5’s arrival in Senegal in 1974 to Michael’s coronation as an Ivorian king in 1992—is captured in vibrant, fuzzy archival video, made visceral by Owusu’s funky audiovisual collage and richly material direct animation effects.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akosua Adoma Owusu
- Original Title
- King of Sanwi
- Country of Origin
- Ghana, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Obibini Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akosua Adoma Owusu
Department Leadership Roster
Akosua Adoma Owusu
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What is King of Sanwi about?
A companion piece to Pelourinho: They Don’t Really Care About Us (NYFF57), King of Sanwi continues Akosua Adoma Owusu’s exploration of Michael Jackson as a global pop icon. Here, Michael’s long affinity with the African continent—from the Jackson 5’s arrival in Senegal in 1974 to Michael’s coronation as an Ivorian king in 1992—is captured in vibrant, fuzzy archival video, made visceral by Owusu’s funky audiovisual collage and richly material direct animation effects.
Who directed King of Sanwi?
King of Sanwi was directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu.
Who stars in King of Sanwi?
The principal cast of King of Sanwi includes Michael Jackson.
When was King of Sanwi released and how long is it?
King of Sanwi was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 7m.