Black Mother (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Black Mother is a documentary film directed by Khalik Allah, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s 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.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Black Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Mother page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Mother (2018)?
- In US, Black Mother is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Mother worth watching?
- Black Mother holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Black Mother released?
- Black Mother was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.