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African America

  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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African America (2021)
Drama

Upon discovering her acceptance into Julliard, Nompumelelo, a cynical South African, embezzles funds from her workplace and abandons her fiancé to live out her Broadway dream in New York Cit... Read allUpon discovering her acceptance into Julliard, Nompumelelo, a cynical South African, embezzles funds from her workplace and abandons her fiancé to live out her Broadway dream in New York City only to discover that 2017 U.S.A. is not as welcoming as she had dreamed. There she lear... Read allUpon discovering her acceptance into Julliard, Nompumelelo, a cynical South African, embezzles funds from her workplace and abandons her fiancé to live out her Broadway dream in New York City only to discover that 2017 U.S.A. is not as welcoming as she had dreamed. There she learns about true love, true happiness, and true citizenship.

  • Director
    • Muzi Mthembu
  • Writers
    • Muzi Mthembu
    • Phumi Tau
  • Stars
    • Phumi Tau
    • Anthony Goss
    • Thami Buti
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    77
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Muzi Mthembu
    • Writers
      • Muzi Mthembu
      • Phumi Tau
    • Stars
      • Phumi Tau
      • Anthony Goss
      • Thami Buti
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Phumi Tau
    • Nompumelelo
    • (as Phumelele Mthembu)
    Anthony Goss
    Anthony Goss
    • Jaquan
    Thami Buti
    • Tumelo
    • (as Thumi Buti)
    Nij Alain
    • Tayo
    Kyle Baird
    • Dancer
    Mary-Anne Barlow
    • Carine
    Caroline Borole
    • Singer
    • (as Carol Borole)
    Keke Chele
    • Choreographer
    Bongani Dlamini
    • Patrick
    Roget Ellis
    • David
    Hemali Juta-Pillay
    Hemali Juta-Pillay
    • Lawyer
    • (as Hemali Juta)
    Tumelo Lekana
    • Dancer
    Jandile Lujabe
    • Phindi
    • (as Zandile Lujabe)
    Mbongeni Moyake
    • Dancer
    Makhosozana Ndlovu
    • Elizabeth
    Gontse Ntshegang
    • Adjwoa
    • (as Gontse Ntshengang)
    Lebohang Phake
    • Esther
    Bridgette Pike
    • Jess
    • (as Bridget Pike)
    • Director
      • Muzi Mthembu
    • Writers
      • Muzi Mthembu
      • Phumi Tau
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    10thandazotau

    Compelling

    Beautiful and honest. Compelling from beginning to end.
    10mmproductions-1

    Lovely

    Except for the embezzlement part, many people leave South Africa for a better life. Some make it. Others come back home.

    This is one of those movies that either resonates with you or doesn't. If you've never been an Expat, you may never never fully get it...
    1JustMyTwoSense

    She Should Have Run For Congress

    She should have had her sights set higher, being an actress and thief, and ran for Congress or even the Senator. Either party - different sides of the same nickel. She would have been sure to win!
    1djohnson2052-183-483029

    Woke and woke can be!

    If you like woke content you will love this movie! If you feel guilty for being white you will like this movie. I am neither so i hated it.
    1kissmyasthma-95598

    Embezzled = Stolen

    I just love the English language, there is a fanciful word for everything. The description says "embezzles funds" which simply means she stole the money. So basically she comes to America and steals money to make a better life for herself and then wonders why the US is not as welcoming as she dreamed. Seems to me she will fit right in.

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    • Release date
      • July 23, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Official site
      • African America
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cô gái Nam Phi ở đất Mỹ
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • MVP Productions
      • azUspeak Productions
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    • Budget
      • ZAR 1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
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