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Black Earth Rising (2018)
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With Michaela Coel, John Goodman, Noma Dumezweni, Lucian Msamati. Kate Ashby was rescued as a child from the Rwandan genocide by her renowned international lawyer adopted mother Eve. Living in London and working for barrister Michael Ennis, Kate's mother takes on a case involving an African militia leader which will upend both their lives forever.

8x1 hour episodes. BBC.

1/8 In Other News: British citizen Kate Ashby finds the shadow of her Rwandan past impossible to escape.
2/8 Looking at the Past: A shocking incident in the Hague throws Kate into a new investigation.
3/8 A Ghost in Name: Facing down personal threats, Kate works with Michael to defend Alice Munezero.
4/8 A Bowl of Cornflakes: A notorious war criminal appears in the UK, creating tensions between Kate and Michael.
5/8 The Eyes of the Devil: Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.
6/8 The Game's True Nature: Kate risks her life to find a key file prepared by her mother years earlier.
7/8 Double Bogey on the Ninth: As Michael works to expose a crime, Kate learns the truth about her own history.
8/8 The Forgiving Earth: Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the final truths about her personal history.
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