Liverpool & Ghana: Echoes of The Past
By uncovering the ties between Liverpool and Ghana, this documentary examines how history, migration and cultural identity continue to shape generations across two connected worlds.
Across the Atlantic traces the overlooked relationship between Liverpool and Ghana, from the city’s role in the transatlantic slave trade to the vibrant Ghanaian community that exists there today. Through conversations, archives, personal stories and music, this film explores how history can echo throughout generations, shaping cultural memory, identity and belonging in a modern Liverpool. By contrasting such a painful colonial past with present day expressions of Ghanaian heritage, this documentary is a reflection on resilience and connection, what it means to exist between cultures.
2026 · Documentary, History · United Kingdom
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Across the Atlantic traces the overlooked relationship between Liverpool and Ghana, from the city’s role in the transatlantic slave trade to the vibrant Ghanaian community that exists there today. Through conversations, archives, personal stories and music, this film explores how history can echo throughout generations, shaping cultural memory, identity and belonging in a modern Liverpool. By contrasting such a painful colonial past with present day expressions of Ghanaian heritage, this documentary is a reflection on resilience and connection, what it means to exist between cultures.
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About this movie
Liverpool & Ghana: Echoes of The Past (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: United Kingdom. Genre: Documentary, History. Year: 2026.
Director: Rayleigh Selasi.
Starring: Dr Jonas Appiah-Ankam, Tina Hombenel, Isaac Kwesi Aidoo, Michael Mensah, Josie Montford.
Plot: Across the Atlantic traces the overlooked relationship between Liverpool and Ghana, from the city’s role in the transatlantic slave trade to the vibrant Ghanaian community that exists there today. Through conversations, archives, personal stories and music, this film explores how history can echo throughout generations, shaping cultural memory, identity and belonging in a modern Liverpool. By contrasting such a painful colonial past with present day expressions of Ghanaian heritage, this documentary is a reflection on resilience and connection, what it means to exist between cultures.
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Liverpool & Ghana: Echoes of The Past released?
Liverpool & Ghana: Echoes of The Past was released in 2026.
Who starred in Liverpool & Ghana: Echoes of The Past?
Liverpool & Ghana: Echoes of The Past stars Dr Jonas Appiah-Ankam, Tina Hombenel, Isaac Kwesi Aidoo, Michael Mensah, Josie Montford.
Where can I watch Liverpool & Ghana: Echoes of The Past?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.