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Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man

8.4200652mMovieDocumentary

Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, was known as "the African Che", and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his devastating humor, his spirit and his altruism. More than a classic biography, this film sheds…

DirectorRobin Shuffield

WriterRobin Shuffield

Where to watch

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robin Shuffield

Thomas Sankara

Self (archive footage)

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Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man?

Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man on Netflix?

No, Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man for free?

Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.