# Where to watch Assata aka Joanne Chesimard (2008) in the UK

> Assata aka Joanne Chesimard (2008) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2008  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T05:57:31.919Z)  

## Synopsis

Through dramatic re-creation, archival newsreel footage and revealing interviews, director Fred Baker's docudrama explores the controversial murder case centered on Black Panther activist and political exile Assata Shakur. In 1977, Shakur was dubiously convicted for the shooting death of a New Jersey state trooper and was sentenced to life in prison, only to escape two years later and seek refuge in Cuba.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Assata aka Joanne Chesimard in the UK?**

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## Sources

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