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Black Earth Rising (2018)

TV Series ★ 6.4

Drama Crime Mystery

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.

Hugo Blick Creator

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Quick facts

Released
September 10, 2018
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt7660730
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, Kinyarwanda
Studio
Drama Republic, Eight Rooks

Themes

Cast

Michaela Coel Michaela Coel Kate Ashby John Goodman John Goodman Michael Ennis Noma Dumezweni Noma Dumezweni Alice Munezero Lucian Msamati Lucian Msamati David Runihura Tyrone Huggins Tyrone Huggins Patrice Ganimana Tamara Tunie Tamara Tunie Eunice Clayton Emmanuel Imani Emmanuel Imani Florence Karamera Abena Ayivor Abena Ayivor President Bibi Mundanzi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Black Earth Rising about?
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.
Who created Black Earth Rising?
Black Earth Rising was created by Hugo Blick.
Who stars in Black Earth Rising?
Black Earth Rising stars Michaela Coel, John Goodman, Noma Dumezweni, Lucian Msamati.
When was Black Earth Rising released?
Black Earth Rising is a 2018 drama, crime, mystery series.
Where can I watch Black Earth Rising?
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