Bao
2026, English. Directed by Sekera Mohamed Besta.
Give the Beggar a Chance!
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 23 April 2026
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Sekera Mohamed Besta
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Bao runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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Which OTT platform is Bao on?
Bao isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 April 2026. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bao?
If you liked Bao, try Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher, The Last Rifleman, Origin.
Who directed Bao?
Bao (2026) was directed by Sekera Mohamed Besta and stars Mpianga Job Jr. Oueno, Purple Nwo.