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South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the Black anti-Apartheid activist Steve Biko.

Fortune hunter Allan Quatermain teams up with a resourceful woman to help her find her missing father lost in the wilds of 1900s Africa while being pursued by hostile tribes and a rival German explorer.

In this story of a black policeman during South African apartheid, Danny Glover plays the cop, who believes he's trying to help his people, even while serving as a pawn of the racist government. When his son gets involved in the anti-apartheid movement, he finds himself torn between his family (including long-suffering wife Alfre Woodard) and what he believes is his duty.

A drama about a secret agent who fights crime while dealing with crises in her personal life.

Africa - Land of the ever-shining sun, German soldiers fulfilling a U.N. mission. For General Brenner a dream comes true: Here, where the people are simple, the German can prove his abilities. But then the virgin wife of Brenner gives birth to her first child. Is it the new Messiah? But what is a Messiah good for if the U.N. is already there?

Cliff is the owner of Omega Bar, a place for criminals and diamond dealers. When his friend Grigg run into trouble he agree to help him in exchange for a handful of diamonds.

A concert given in Zimbabwe, Africa, by singer Paul Simon, featuring such South African musicians as Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masakela.

A young African man must try every trick in the book in this attempts to win the heart of the most beautiful girl in his village.

HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.

A teenage soccer star learns some tough lessons about the consequences of unprotected sex.

Motherland is the most powerful documentary on Africa. Fusing history, culture, politics, and contemporary issues, Motherland sweeps across Africa to tell a new story of a dynamic continent. From the glory and majesty of Africa's past through its complex history. Africa as you have never seen it. From multi-award winning director 'Alik Shahadah (500 Years Later.)

When a young student who resorted to prostitution to complete her education meets a heartbroken struggling businessman, the two begin an uncharted relationship that is full of misconceptions.

This is a Hindi take on the likes of Tarzan & Sheena. After her parents are killed, a baby girl grows up in a jungle, with only animals as friends, guardians, and companions. As a young woman she finally meets a young man.

Tyra, a highly motivated rural-cultured woman dreams of being an influencer by becoming a TV news anchor, but her lack of education caused by her learning difficulties stand in her way. She must dig deep within herself if she is to realize her dream.

Elizabeth R is a 1992 television documentary film about Queen Elizabeth II. It was produced by the BBC and directed by Edward Mirzoeff. It was the first officially approved documentary about the British monarchy since Royal Family (1969).

A recluse teenager's grasp on reality warps and bends as his runaway plans implode; leading to a twisted revelation.

Zola, a poor boy in a remote village of Africa is devastated when his father leaves to work in South African mines. The situation gets worse when his mother dies of AIDS. Zola's life takes a dramatic turn, one full of obstacles.

Amidst the vibrant landscapes of Zimbabwe, "A Place at the Operating Table" offers a glimpse into the world of Dr. Thandi Munai and other remarkable female reconstructive surgeons of the Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery program. This documentary reveals their inspiring journey to make a lasting impact in under-served communities worldwide. It's a story of courage, determination, and a global mission for healthcare equality.

Police beatings, an absence of common law and a corrupt judiciary form the backdrop for the work of a human rights lawyer in Zimbabwe. Beatrice Mtetwa has been waging a battle to defend in court those jailed by the Mugabe government.

Inflation has resulted in the Zimbabwe dollar completely losing its value. Banknotes are literally recyclable goods, turned into tablecloths and lampshades, for example. In the Harare slums, which are rife with crime, valuable US dollar banknotes must be concealed in clothing, which means that the notes quickly become breeding grounds for bacteria. According to money launderers, dollar bills can best be gently hand washed with Omo detergent in warm water.

A character driven drama about a vengeful housewife whose world is turned upside down when her once abusive step sister pays her an unexpected visit.

Set in Zimbabwe in 2021, Neria is married with two kids and runs her own design firm. After the untimely death of her husband, she sees her entire life and business crumble at the hands of her greedy brother-in-law. She fights back and discovers her worth again. The story is in the backdrop of the global abuse that most women face since time immemorial.

'Transactions' tells a story of Zimbabwean migration through a family divided by the circumstances of a failed economy. Three siblings, Frank, Miles and Portia, sustain their family through remittances while longing for the country and family they left behind. While the fourth sibling, Chrysthle, who is still in Zimbabwe, is frustrated by her inability to help financially, even though she has a full-time job. Their mother, MaMlilo, is a conduit of all the family's challenges in hyper-inflationary Zimbabwe. Everyone who needs money comes to her in the hopes that she can help them financially. With each monetary transaction, expectations are raised on both sides.

This is a two part Docie series that we filmed whilst travelling Zimbabwe to document art from around the country. We feature Zimbabwean music, art, poetry, visual art and so much more. This project is in partnership with Let Them Trust and JitTV Special Thanks to Africalia, It's A Feminist Thing, AmmaraBrown and John Cole.