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Black Earth Rising

Black Earth Rising

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Black Earth Rising

2018- 2018

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

6.5(78 votes)

Ended

Drama

Crime

Mystery

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

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Production Companies

Drama Republic

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Created by: Hugo Blick
Showrunner: Greg Brenman
Piers Wenger
Produced by: Abi Bach
Hugo Blick

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