

Black Earth Rising
2018-09-10 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.5
As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape.
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- Drama Republic, Eight Rooks
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- United Kingdom, United States of America
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Michaela CoelKate Ashby
John GoodmanMichael Ennis
Noma DumezweniAlice Munezero
Lucian MsamatiDavid Runihura
Tyrone HugginsPatrice Ganimana
Tamara TunieEunice Clayton
Emmanuel ImaniFlorence Karamera
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