Sankofa is a film that focuses on an American model, Mona, while she's on location for a shoot in the African nation of Ghana. The shoot is to occur at Cape Coast Castle, a site known for its involvement in human trafficking.

Powerful, moving and highly acclaimed, director Haile Gerima’s Sankofa is a masterpiece of cinema that has had a transformative impact on audiences since its.

Mar 28, 2010 TEZA, the latest release from world-renowned, Ethiopian born, independent filmmaker Haile Gerima, and the makers of Sankofa. Powerful, moving and highly acclaimed, director Haile Gerima’s Sankofa is a masterpiece of cinema that has had a transformative impact on audiences since its.

While on site, Mona meets the mysterious Sankofa whom brings her into an altered state of mind. Opus Life Is Life Fileshare more. Mona is taken back to the time of plantation-era America and from the perspective of a house slave known as Shola. Shola is abused by her masters, while two other slaves, Nunu and Shango, try to rebel against their situation. Nunu's conflict is compounded with her mixed-race son who was appointed as head slave. Shola notices Shango and Nunu's planning and confesses to wanting to join them in revolting. After Shola seems to have overcome her situation, the perspective returns to Mona, although Mona is now keenly enlightened about her roots within the continent of Africa.

Sankofa has a total running time of 124 minutes. Filming for the movie took place in five different countries, including Germany and the United States. Notably, the film received a nomination for Germany's Golden Bear, the most prestigious award within the German film industry.