Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening
Watch TrailerHow did a poor little black girl from Missouri become the Queen of Paris, before joining the French Resistance and finally creating her dream family “The Rainbow Tribe”, adopting twelve children from four corners of the world? This is the fabulous story of the first black superstar, Josephine Baker.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Joséphine Baker, première icône noire |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Belgium, Estonia, France |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Ilana Navaro |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.9/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening is a very strong film rated 7.9/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2018, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Josephine Baker
Self (archive footage)
Léonie Simaga
Narrator (voice)
Sara Martins
Josephine Baker (voice)
Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting
Self
Simon Njami
Self
Margo Jefferson
Self
Katja Amberger
Self (voice)
Monia Douieb
Speaker (voice)
Anke Solveig Jeschke
Self (voice)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
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