Black Earth Rising on DVD

Description

During a period of horrific upheaval surrounding the Rwandan genocide, Kate Ashby (Michaela Coel) was rescued from a mass grave and adopted by a world-class British prosecutor in international law. Two decades later, she now works as a legal investigator in the chambers of Michael Ennis (John Goodman). As Kate’s mother takes on a case prosecuting an African militia leader who fought to end the genocide, Kate and Michael are pulled into a journey that will upend their lives forever, uncovering a shared and terrifying past. Spanning Europe, Africa and the US, Black Earth Rising is a gripping thriller that examines the West’s complex relationship with contemporary Africa, exploring issues of justice, guilt and self-determination.