---
title: "Kemba"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kemba-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1197856
imdb_id: "tt12717640"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 4.1
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Kemba (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kemba-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Kemba" (2023).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count target: 150-190 words.
Title: Kemba (also referred to as Kemba (2023) or Kemba (2024)).
Release date: 11/08/2023 (US) [Source 1] or Nov 8, 2023 [Source 2]. Also mentioned as 2024 [Source 3, 4].
Genre: Drama [Source 1], American biographical legal drama [Source 3].
Runtime: 1h 58m [Source 1].
Director: Kelley Kali [Source 3, 4, 5].
Writer: Christine Swanson [Source 3].
Cast: Nesta Cooper, Sean Patrick Thomas, Michelle Hurd [Source 3, 4, 5], Cameron Dye [Source 4].
Plot: Follows criminal justice reform advocate

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kelley Kalí
- **Networks / Studios**: MPI Original Films, BET+

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nesta Cooper** as *Kemba Smith*
- **Sean Patrick Thomas** as *Gus Smith*
- **Michelle Hurd** as *Odessa Smith*
- **Cameron Dye** as *President Clinton*
- **Andrea Laing** as *Newscaster*
- **Siddiq Saunderson** as *Khalif*
- **Kelsey Scott** as *Michelle*
- **Ethan McDowell** as *Matthew*
- **Stephen Ruffin** as *Jamal*
- **Jon Levine** as *Guard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Kemba online?
Kemba is currently available to watch or stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Kemba worth watching?
Kemba holds a community rating of 4.1/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Kemba and when was it released?
Kemba is a feature film with a runtime of 118 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Kemba?
Kemba was directed by Kelley Kalí.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kemba — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1197856)
- [Kemba (2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1197856-kemba)
- [Kemba (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemba_(film))
- [Kemba (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12717640/)
- [Kemba Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/kemba/S0PprHe3UCG5AW3VGPn844/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*