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Black Earth Rising

Black Earth Rising

TV Show18+2018•star6.5(78)•trending_up6

DramaCrimeMystery

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.

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StatusEnded

First AiredSeptember 10, 2018

Last AiredOctober 29, 2018

Seasons1

Episodes8

TypeMiniseries

Origin CountryUnited Kingdom

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish, Kinyarwanda

Keywords

rwanda rwandan genocide conspiracy genocide justice social justice genocide survivor suspenseful thriller

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The Forgiving Earth

Last Episode

S1 E8 • 10/29/2018

The Forgiving Earth

While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.

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Black Earth Rising: Launch Trailer - BBC

Black Earth Rising: Launch Trailer - BBC

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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

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Miniseries

Miniseries

8 Episodes • 2018

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