About this movie
A companion piece to Pelourinho: They Don’t Really Care About Us (NYFF57), King of Sanwi continues Akosua Adoma Owusu’s exploration of Michael Jackson as a global pop icon. Here, Michael’s long affinity with the African continent—from the Jackson 5’s arrival in Senegal in 1974 to Michael’s coronation as an Ivorian king in 1992—is captured in vibrant, fuzzy archival video, made visceral by Owusu’s funky audiovisual collage and richly material direct animation effects.
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How long is King of Sanwi?
King of Sanwi has a runtime of 7m ( and 7 minutes).
Who directed King of Sanwi?
King of Sanwi was directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu and released in 2020.
Who stars in King of Sanwi?
The cast of King of Sanwi includes Michael Jackson.
What is the TMDB rating for King of Sanwi?
King of Sanwi has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
