Red Africa (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2022, Red Africa is a documentary film directed by Alexander Markov, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Red Africa relates the history of the influence exerted by the USSR over many African states between 1960 and 1990, working from extraordinary archival footage filmed by Soviet operators. The subtle editing of restored images reveals the hidden agenda of the USSR which, under the cloak of generosity, was aspiring to expand its socialist “paradise”.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Red Africa sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Africa page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Africa (2022)?
- In GB, Red Africa is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Africa worth watching?
- Red Africa holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Red Africa released?
- Red Africa was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.