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Becoming Black

6.020191h 31mMovieDocumentary

In the 1960s, a white couple living in East Germany tells their dark-skinned child that her skin color is merely a coincidence. As a teenager, she accidentally discovers the truth. Years before, a group of African men came to study in a…

DirectorInes Johnson-Spain
WriterInes Johnson-Spain
ProducersAnahita Nazemi·Katrin Sandmann

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KanopyKanopyFawesomeFawesome
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ines Johnson-Spain

IJ
Ines Johnson-Spain
Self
AG
Armin Gundermann
Self
MJ
Madeleine Papangou Johnson
Self
GJ
Germaine Papangou Johnson
Self
GJ
Geneviève Papangou Johnson
Self
IJ
Irène Papangou Johnson
Self
CA
Christel Anders
Self
WA
Werner Anders
Self
RJ
Rosi Judisch
Self
CJ
Christophe Kuessi Johnson
Self
MG
Michael Gundermann
Self
RJ
Raymond Johnson
Self

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Becoming Black — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Becoming Black?

Becoming Black is streaming on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Becoming Black on Netflix?

No, Becoming Black is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

Is Becoming Black on Amazon Prime Video?

Becoming Black isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Becoming Black for free?

Becoming Black is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is Becoming Black based on a true story?

Yes — Becoming Black is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).