Sam: A Saxon

2023, Show

Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.

Country: Germany

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6.4

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Critic Season 1 Manjima Das

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...a treat to watch because of the valuable knowledge and perspective it has to offer.

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Sam Meffire, a young Black man, rises to fame as the first Black cop in East Germany. But as he fights for recognition and justice, he becomes disillusioned with the system and turns to a life of crime. A gripping tale of identity, power, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a divided nation.

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You can stream Sam: A Saxon on: Disney+

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