Movies and TvShows featuring "ghana" theme.
The Endless Summer follows two surfers as they embark on a journey around the world in search of the perfect wave. From Africa to Australia, they explore different surf spots, meet fellow surfers, and experience the cultural diversity of each location.
14-year-old Amina from northern Ghana gets sent away to Burkina Faso by her mother to prevent her marriage to an elderly man. However, fate intervenes in the form of kidnappers who bring her to Accra. What trials and tribulations await Amina in the slums of Accra? Will she ever find a way to escape?
Based on a true story, Deadly Voyage follows the harrowing journey of a group of illegal immigrants on a ship bound for France. Faced with racism, bigotry, and a villainous Russian crew, they must fight for survival as they are left to die at sea.
The Dark Side of Chocolate is a powerful documentary that exposes the exploitation and forced labor within the chocolate industry. It focuses on the ethical issues surrounding child labor and human trafficking in the cocoa plantations of Ivory Coast and other West African countries. Through hidden camera footage and interviews with escaped slaves and activists, the film reveals the corrupt system and corporate greed that perpetuate this modern-day slave trade.
When Lena and Ulli start the engine of their old Land Rover, Lady Terés, they have a plan: to drive from Hamburg to South Africa in six months. What they don't know yet is that they won't ever get there. Two totally different characters, jammed together in two square meters of space for almost two years, they experience what it really means to travel: leaving your comfort zone for good.
The profound story of Lucy Temerlin, a female chimpanzee raised as human from birth in a domestic environment, and Janis Carter, the woman who took on the seemingly impossible task of giving her a new life in the wild.
When two friends collect money for the so-called "suffering in America" in the streets of Accra, is it for fun, political provocation, or a prophecy? Two Swiss filmmakers will answer these questions with the help of seven musicians from Ghana-M3NSA, Wanlov The Kubolor, Adomaa, Worlasi, Akan, Mutombo Da Poet, and Poetra Asantewa-who have written new songs and produced video clips especially for the documentary film Contradict.
In a small village in Ghana, Esi recounts the tumultuous life of her troubled brother, Kojo. As Kojo's body is laid to rest, she weaves together the tales of his childhood, his father's mysterious disappearance, and the supernatural events that led to his tragic death. Along the way, Esi discovers the dark secrets of a mining company exploiting the land and the brave efforts of a group of local activists fighting for justice.
Addey is a lorry driver and an industrious family man who makes ends meet by plying his trade between Accra, the capital city, and his village , Kukurantumi. When he loses his job for reasons beyond his control, he plots a marriage between his daughter, Abena, and an affluent businessman but she refuses the union because she loved another. Abena disobeys her father Addey and, with Bob, the poor young man she loves, elopes to Accra where things worsen.
Independence Day celebrations in Ghana, including ceremonies and pageants and the opening of the Ghana Parliament by the Duchess of Kent. The commentary makes a strong plea for racial tolerance, as well as mentioning the possibility of united all-black African continent.
A Ghanaian maintenance technician at a Virginia retirement community dreams of becoming an American citizen to provide a better life for his family. With their future at stake, he enlists the help of two elderly residents to prepare for the biggest test of his life: the US Citizenship exam.
Upon his father's sudden death, a talented medical student returns to his home village in Ghana to fight for his family's survival.
"Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect.
In 2010, a scientist discovers aliens in orbit that resemble a cross between H.R. Giger's famous creation and Predator who want to invade Earth. They choose to start their invasion in Ghana because it is the most peaceful nation on the planet. The murderous aliens claim that they will have the entire planet colonized by the year 2016.
Shady Chocolate is a documentary that sheds light on the dark side of the chocolate industry, revealing the exploitation and child labor prevalent in cocoa plantations. It focuses on the Ivory Coast and Ghana, two major West African countries involved in the chocolate production. The film showcases the broken promises made by international organizations and uncovers the corporate greed that perpetuates this cycle of exploitation. It also highlights the impact on the farming communities and the lives of school kids. Through interviews and investigations, Shady Chocolate uncovers the harsh reality of the supply chain behind the chocolate we consume.
It tells the story of a boy Kumasenu who moves to the city of Accra from a small fishing village, encouraged by his cousin Agboh's exaggerated tales of the wonders of city life. Hungry, he steals bread and is caught by police, but is rescued by a doctor and his wife who find him work. Agboh attempts to get Kumasenu to rob the doctor, but Kumasenu foils his cousin's plans.
An ex police officer sets out to take his pound of flesh when he employs his skills to catch women who cheat on their men.
Silent Nights is a drama and romance movie set in Copenhagen, Denmark. It follows the story of an interracial romance between a Ghanaian volunteer worker and a homeless Danish woman. They navigate issues of racism, homelessness, and the challenges of their relationship while dealing with personal struggles and the pressures of society.
After proposing to Maya in just 4 months of meeting her, Mark realizes he has little knowledge of his betrothed and tries all he can to know his wife to be. In just a few days to the wedding, he invites four of Maya’s ex boyfriends for a weekend get away, to tell him more about his wife to be.