Black Mother (2018)
Overview
Part film, part baptism, in BLACK MOTHER director Khalik Allah brings us on a spiritual journey through Jamaica. Soaking up its bustling metropolises and tranquil countryside, Allah introduces us to a succession of vividly rendered souls who call this island home. Their candid testimonies create a polyphonic symphony, set against a visual prayer of indelible portraiture. Thoroughly immersed between the sacred and profane, BLACK MOTHER channels rebellion and reverence into a deeply personal ode informed by Jamaica’s turbulent history but existing in the urgent present.
Where to watch Black Mother
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fandor, Cineverse | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Fandor | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
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What is Black Mother about?
Part film, part baptism, in BLACK MOTHER director Khalik Allah brings us on a spiritual journey through Jamaica. Soaking up its bustling metropolises and tranquil countryside, Allah introduces us to a succession of vividly rendered souls who call this island home. Their candid testimonies create a polyphonic symphony, set against a visual prayer of indelible portraiture. Thoroughly immersed between the sacred and profane, BLACK MOTHER channels rebellion and reverence into a deeply personal ode informed by Jamaica’s turbulent history but existing in the urgent present. Black Mother is a Documentary movie, released on 2018-11-02, runtime 77 minutes.
Is Black Mother worth watching?
TMDB users rate Black Mother 6.6 out of 10 from 16 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Black Mother?
In the United States, Black Mother is free to watch on Hoopla, Fandor and Cineverse and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Khalik Allah
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