Black Earth Rising

TV SERIES 2018 1 SEASON

Overview

As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape.

This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Crime, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.4 across its 1 season.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama and Crime.
• Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
• Original Language: English.

Starring Cast

Michaela Coel

Kate Ashby

John Goodman

Michael Ennis

Noma Dumezweni

Alice Munezero

Lucian Msamati

David Runihura

Tyrone Huggins

Patrice Ganimana

Tamara Tunie

Eunice Clayton

Emmanuel Imani

Florence Karamera

Abena Ayivor

President Bibi Mundanzi

Seasons

Miniseries

8 Episodes • Aired 2018-09-10

Rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide as a child, Kate was adopted and brought up in Britain by Eve Ashby, a world-class international lawyer. Kate has long struggled to escape the shadow of her past, but is now returning to work as a legal investigator in the same chambers as Eve, under leading international lawyer Michael Ennis. Kate and Eve's relationship is strained to breaking point when a controversial militia leader, who had once fought to stop the genocide, is captured in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Eve takes on his prosecution at the International Criminal Court.