White Mama (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2018, White Mama is a documentary film directed by Zosya Rodkevich, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Аlina Makarova is a mother of six of her own children and one adopted child. Her ex husband is from Ethiopia, and all her own children are mixed race. Only her adopted son is white, but he has serious health problems and is psychologically unstable. Alina's older children realise what complications the adoption might bring and are afraid that there won't be enough room, time and love for everyone. But she convinces them that it's the right thing.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, White Mama sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Mama page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Mama (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Mama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Mama worth watching?
- White Mama holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was White Mama released?
- White Mama was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.