Season 1 – Coming From America

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Sep 2024

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Four African American families pack up all their belongings, risking everything to move to the new land of opportunity: Africa. Enticed by cheap housing and picturesque landscapes, these families travel 5,000 miles to find love, jobs and a better life. First, they'll have to survive the inevitable culture shock, but if they can endure the first 60 days, their lives could be changed forever. Turning the typical narrative on its head, "Coming From America" features a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those looking to start again.

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Radhika Menon

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10/28/2024

Despite some of the subjects seemingly making this choice on a whim, the experiment is a fascinating one.

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Stephanie Morgan

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09/11/2024

It's an insightful and heartwarming series that fosters understanding and reflection.

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Carrie R

@RT88196813 10/14/2024

It was refreshing, uplifting to watch the families persevere in this strange new land. I witnessed how each family struggled to find their niches in the “Motherland “ Provo HBO….. I look forward to watching the show every week.

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Hunter Kelly

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LaMara Hunter-Kelly

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Eric Evangelista

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Shannon Evangelista

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Forrest Galante

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Naimah Holmes

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Episode 1

Aired Sep 5, 2024

Africa Here we Come

Three families uproot their lives in America and move to Africa.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 12, 2024

How Did We Get Here?

Restless children, anxious parents and unexpected visitors throw comical twists into each family's adventure; new foods and exotic landscapes have everyone wondering if they will be able to adapt to their new home.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 19, 2024

Do We Fit In?

Africa's searing climate proves it is not for the faint of heart; power outages dampen spirits but not the determination to conquer fears and overcome challenges; tensions rise as money becomes an issue, and each family must face their own obstacles.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 26, 2024

Survival of the Fittest

Leaving the city provides the families with a much-needed breath of fresh air and unexpected spiritual awakenings.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 3, 2024

What's in a Name?

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 10, 2024

Feels Like Home

Living in Africa isn't as cheap as they'd expected, but each family figures out a way to stay in the motherland.

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Executive Producer: Eric Evangelista, Shannon Evangelista, Forrest Galante, Naimah Holmes, Keith Hoffman, Carter Figueroa
Network: HBO Max
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date: Sep 5, 2024

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