Jamaica's vibrant culture and daily life are portrayed through personal stories and striking visuals, highlighting moments of birth and connection among its residents.
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Jamaica's vibrant culture and daily life are portrayed through personal stories and striking visuals, highlighting moments of birth and connection among its residents.
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Khalik Allah returns to Jamaica, capturing the essence of the island through personal stories and striking visuals. The film features residents sharing experiences from their daily lives, including moments of birth and connection. It premiered at the 2018 True/False Film Festival and won awards at The Montclair Film Festival and the Indie Memphis Film Festival. "Black Mother" was released in US theaters on March 8, 2019, and received critical acclaim, holding a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Why Watch
- See Khalik Allah's unique visual storytelling in Jamaica.
- Find out how maternity and identity intertwine in Jamaican culture.
- Meet the people of Jamaica in intimate, everyday moments.
Did You Know
- Black Mother won prizes at The Montclair Film Festival and The Indie Memphis Film Festival.
- The film has a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 30 reviews.
- K. Austin Collins of Vanity Fair named it his 9th favorite movie of 2019.
- Black Mother was included in the lineups of New Directors/New Films and AFI Fest.
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Who directed the documentary Black Mother?
Black Mother was directed by American filmmaker Khalik Allah.
What was the approval rating of Black Mother on Rotten Tomatoes?
Black Mother holds an approval rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 30 reviews.
When was Black Mother released in theaters in the US?
Black Mother was released in theaters in the US on March 8, 2019.
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