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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

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 Kino Film Collection, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Makala on Netflix?

No, Makala is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy.

Is Makala on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Makala isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Makala for free?

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