# Where to watch The Ancestors (2018) in the UK

> The Ancestors (2018) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T10:36:33.427Z)  

## Synopsis

This film follows John Kitime, a Tanzanian musician now in his 60s, as he sets out on a mission to put together an all-star band from the old days to revive the classic sound of Zilipendwa music. Along the way, he meets the people who played key roles in the music scene of Tanzania during the struggle for independence and the nation's formative years under the first president, Julius K. Nyerere. As Kitime plays with the band, spends time with musicians and digitizes reel-to-reel tapes from the 1960s and '70s, he reveals a fascinating and little-known story about the power of music to bring together a people and a nation.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Ancestors in the UK?**

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## Sources

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