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Ashes and Embers

7.319822h 9mMovieDrama

Ashes and Embers is an original screenplay by Haile Gerima, about a Vietnam veteran, who, several years after the war, is struggling to come to terms with his role in the war, and his role as a Black person in America. He survives by…

DirectorHaile Gerima
WriterHaile Gerima
ProducerHaile Gerima

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Cast · Directed by Haile Gerima

EB
Evelyn A. Blackwell
Grandma
JA
John Anderson
Grandson
NB
Norman Blalock
Jim
KF
Kathy Flewellen
Liza Jane
UF
Uwezo Flewellen
Kimathi
BW
Barry Wiggins
Randolph

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Ashes and Embers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ashes and Embers?

Ashes and Embers isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Ashes and Embers on Netflix?

No, Ashes and Embers is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Ashes and Embers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ashes and Embers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Ashes and Embers for free?

Ashes and Embers isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Ashes and Embers?

Ashes and Embers hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 5, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.