"Sankofa" is an independent film.
| Studio: | Mypheduh Films Inc |
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| Director: | Haile Gerima |
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| Screenwriter: | Haile Gerima |
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| Producer: | Haile Gerima, Shirikiana Aina |
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| Director of Photography: | Agustin Cubano |
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| Editor: | Haile Gerima |
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| Cast: | Kofi Ghanaba (Sankofa) |
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| | Oyafunmike Ogunlano (Mona) |
| | Alexandra Duah (Nunu) |
| | Nick Medley (Joe) |
| | Mutabaruka (Shango) |
| | Afemo Omilami (Noble Ali) |
| | Reginald Carter (Father Raphael) |
| | Mzuri (Lucy) |
| | Jimmy Lee Savage (Mussa) |
| | Hasinatu Camara (Jumma) |
| | Jim Faircloth (James) |
| | Stanley Michelson (Mr. Lafayette) |
| | John A. Mason (Big Boy) |
| | Louise Reid (Esther) |
| | Roger Doctor (Nathan) |
| Awards: | Won, PFS Award, 1998, Expose, Human Rights |
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| | Nominated, Paul Selvin Honorary Award, 1998, Gregory Poirier |
| | Nominated, Golden Reel Award, 1998, Best Sound Editing - Sound Effects & |
| | Foley |
| | Nominated, Image Award, 1998, Outstanding Lead Actor (Ving Rhames), Outstanding Motion Picture, Outstanding Supporting Actor (Don Cheadle), Outstanding Supporting Actress (Esther Rolle) |
| | Nominated, Golden Berlin Bear, 1997, John Singleton |
| | Nominated, Black Film Award, 1998, Best Actor (Ving Rhames), Best Director (John Singleton), Best Film, Best Soundtrack |
| | Color, 125 minutes. |
