Shades of Survival
2025, English. Directed by David Ayeni.
Set against the backdrop of three continents, "Shades of Survival" explores the lives of Black women in Africa, the UK, and the USA who have battled breast cancer. With stunning camera work and deeply personal interviews, the film explores the inequities that persist in their fight-across every step of their journey. The documentary offers a stark look at the health care systems that too often fail Black women, while celebrating the courage of those who advocate for change. Blending personal stories, expert insights, and creative performance, "Shades of Survival" is a powerful narrative of survival, community, and the ongoing struggle for health care equity.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 26 October 2025
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Ayeni, Hilarie Moore
- Budget
- $85
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Shades of Survival runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Shades of Survival isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 2025. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shades of Survival?
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Who directed Shades of Survival?
Shades of Survival (2025) was directed by David Ayeni and stars Victoria Ekanoye, Tina Mba, Lesedi Job.