Darfur Now (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2007, Darfur Now is a crime and documentary film directed by Ted Braun, running about 98 minutes. “Six Stories. One Hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This acclaimed documentary follows the story of six people who are determined to end the sufferings in Sudan's war-ravaged Darfur. The six - an American activist, an international prosecutor, a Sudanese rebel, a sheikh, a leader of the World Food Program and an internationally known actor - demonstrate the power of how one individual can create extraordinary changes.
Who’s in it. Darfur Now stars Don Cheadle as Himself, Hejewa Adam as Herself, Adam Sterling as Himself and Ahmed Mahammed Abaka as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Darfur Now has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darfur Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darfur Now tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darfur Now (2007)?
- In US, Darfur Now is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Darfur Now worth watching?
- Darfur Now holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darfur Now?
- Darfur Now stars Don Cheadle, Hejewa Adam, Adam Sterling, Ahmed Mahammed Abaka and Pablo Recalde.
- When was Darfur Now released?
- Darfur Now was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.