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I, a Negro

7.4(37)19591h 10m
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Where to watch I, a Negro in Canada

I, a Negro is streaming on OVID in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Tenk. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

About I, a Negro

I, a Negro is a 1959 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Jean Rouch, starring Oumarou Ganda, Petit Touré and Alassane Maiga. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I, a Negro in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

Winner of the prestigious Prix Louis Delluc in 1958, "Moi, un noir" marked Jean Rouch's break with traditional ethnography, and his embrace of the collaborative and improvisatory strategies he called "shared ethnography" and "ethnofiction". The film depicts an ordinary week in the lives of men and women from Niger who have migrated to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire for work.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I, a Negro in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream I, a Negro on OVID. It's also available to rent or buy on Tenk.

Is I, a Negro on Netflix?+

I, a Negro is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on OVID.

How long is I, a Negro?+

I, a Negro has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in I, a Negro?+

I, a Negro stars Oumarou Ganda, Petit Touré, Alassane Maiga, Amadou Demba and Gambi.

When did I, a Negro come out?+

I, a Negro is a 1959 movie directed by Jean Rouch.

What genre is I, a Negro?+

I, a Negro is Documentary film.

Who directed I, a Negro?+

I, a Negro was directed by Jean Rouch.

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