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Makala

6.920171h 37mMovieDocumentary

Kabwita, a young man living with his wife and daughters in Kolwezi, a town in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dreams of buying land to build a house. To do so, he produces charcoal (makala), extracted from the ashes of a…

DirectorEmmanuel Gras

WriterEmmanuel Gras

ProducerNicolas Anthomé

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Kino Film Collection Kanopy

Kanopy

Hoopla

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Emmanuel Gras

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Makala — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Makala?

Makala is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kino Film Collection and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Makala on Netflix?

No, Makala is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kino Film Collection.

Is Makala on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Makala is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Makala for free?

Makala is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.