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Kanga

Aug 21, 1992 | IMDB 10

15 min Watch Now

Documentary, Drama

Early 90s London gets a vibrant dose of African culture in this mini odyssey fusing dance, music and fashion.

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Andrea McKenley, Dennis Roper, Brother Beng, Barrie Naine, Valerie Lendore, Kathryne Price, Anwa Essien, Lisa Johnson, Ras Shabaka

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