Storyline
An African and African American debate on the ongoing diaspora war within the black community. Set entirely across the centuries-old East African Mancala strategy game, Bao, the film fuses historical archive with lived experience to wage a fierce interrogation of Black identity and pride.
Key Information
Director
Sekera Mohamed Besta
Writers
Sekera Mohamed Besta
Language
EN
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Cast & Crew
Mpianga Job Jr. Oueno
Player One
Purple Nwo
Player Two
Frequently Asked Questions
Bao was released on April 23, 2026.
The runtime of Bao is 8m.
Bao is a History, Drama movie.
Bao is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Bao was directed by Sekera Mohamed Besta.
The main cast of Bao includes Mpianga Job Jr. Oueno, Purple Nwo.
Bao is originally in English.