Movies and TvShows featuring "african-history" theme.

Shaka Zulu is an epic miniseries that follows the life of Shaka, the warrior king who united the Zulu tribes and led them in battle against the British Empire. Set in 19th-century South Africa, the series explores themes of racism, colonialism, and the exploration of Africa. It depicts the struggles and triumphs of Shaka and his people, their battles with rival tribes, and the conflicts with the British forces. The series portrays the complex dynamics of power and palace intrigue within the Zulu Empire, as well as the strong bonds of family and tribe. With stunning cinematography and intense war scenes, Shaka Zulu captures the spirit of one of Africa's most iconic leaders and the turbulent times in which he lived.

Roots is a multi-generational saga that follows the life of Kunta Kinte, an African slave brought to America in the 18th century. It explores themes of struggle for survival, the complex relationships between slaves and their masters, and the enduring legacy of slavery on American history.

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood.

Palm Trees in the Snow is a movie set in colonial Africa, following the story of a forbidden love affair between two individuals from different backgrounds. As they navigate the challenges of their relationship, family secrets, and the history of their surroundings, they also confront the deep-seated racism and colonialism that permeates their society.

In the 1980s, a group of Mossad agents set up a fake diving resort as a cover to secretly evacuate Jewish Ethiopian refugees from Sudan to Israel. The operation is filled with danger and challenges as they navigate through hostile territories and face corruption. Based on a true story.

In the midst of World War I, a father enlists in the French Army to accompany his unwillingly recruited 17-year-old son. They face the brutal realities of war together as they find themselves stationed in Senegal, a French colony.

In Cold Case Hammarskjöld, a documentary film released in 2019, investigative journalist Mads Brügger sets out to solve the mystery surrounding the death of United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld. As he delves deeper into the case, Brügger uncovers a complex web of conspiracy theories, white supremacy, and secret operations involving the mining corporation and army of mercenaries. Through witness interviews, examination of wreckage, and exploration of historical events like the Katanga conflict, Brügger brings to light the shady dealings of powerful forces and the troubling history of African decolonization.

North Africa, 1954. The Algerian war of independence begins, a traumatic and extremely violent catastrophe that for eight long years will shake and finally overthrow the foundations of the colonial regime established by France in 1830.

This Magnificent Cake! is a stop-motion animated film that takes place in 19th century Africa. It explores themes of colonialism, slavery, racism, and African history through the journey of a rag-doll character. The film provides a unique perspective on this historical period.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world.

The history of warfare as it relates to global Black society, broken down into 7 chapters that examines the ways the system of racism wages warfare from a historical, psychological, sexual, biological, health, educational, and military perspective.

An examination of how Africa's mythological stories have served as the basis for the world religions that came after, especially in Western civilization.

Statues Also Die is an essay film that explores the cultural significance and controversial history of African art and statues. It delves into topics such as neocolonialism, post-colonialism, racism, and the impact of art in African society. The film uses unsynchronized sound and a mix of archival footage and interviews to provide a thought-provoking examination of the subject.

Germans colonized the land of Namibia, in southern Africa, during a brief period of time, from 1840 to the end of the World War I. The story of the so-called German South West Africa (1884-1915) is hideous; a hidden and silenced account of looting and genocide.

The ruthless dictator Teodoro Obiang has ruled Equatorial Guinea with an iron hand since 1979. Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel is the most translated Equatoguinean writer, but he had to flee the country in 2011, after starting a hunger strike denouncing the crimes of the dictatorship. Since then, he has lived in Spain, feeling that, despite the risks, he must return and fight the monster with words.

75% of all enslaved Africans coming to America came in through Beaufort and the sea islands of South Carolina. This beautiful and picturesque tourist destination, by its unique history is the epicenter of the Gullah culture and the foundation of African American history; the result of the mingling of West African slaves with the plantation culture awaiting them in America.

Racism: A History is a three-part British documentary series originally broadcast on BBC Four in March 2007. It was part of the season of programmes broadcast on the BBC marking the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act 1807, a landmark piece of legislation which abolished the slave trade in the British Empire. The series explores the impact of racism on a global scale and chronicles the shifts in the perception of race and the history of racism in Europe, the Americas, Australia and Asia. The series was narrated by Sophie Okonedo.

A realistic look at the horrors of the slave trade, told entirely through the voice of a dead African slave whose spirit haunts the ocean route.

This Is Congo is a powerful documentary that delves into the turbulent history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, exploring the conflict, war, and challenges faced by its people. It highlights the role of rebels, military officers, and ordinary citizens in the ongoing crisis, shedding light on the mineral trade, civil war, and the impact on the population.