Battleground
“"To love someone is to know what hurts them." -Kwesi Thomas”
"BATTLEGROUND" is a short documentary film conceived by Kwesi Thomas and Mark Bone which came to life through conversations immediately following the death of George Floyd. It addresses the life long struggle and confusion that many black people face in silence when growing up. It is an intimate look into the subtle, often overlooked moments of racism and the ensuing vulnerabilities that linger for life and which can shape identity. This film will be Kwesi Thomas' directorial debut.
Where to watch Battleground in United States
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Kanopy
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Battleground there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Battleground streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel | — |
About Battleground
Battleground is a 2021 English-language film directed by Kwesi Thomas and Mark Bone. The cast is led by Kwesi Thomas, Julien Hyacinthe, Natasha Coupland. It has a runtime of 0h 18m. In United States, it is currently streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Battleground was produced by Escarpment Films. It was released on April 20, 2021. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kwesi Thomas, Mark Bone
- Release date
- April 20, 2021
- OTT release
- April 20, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Escarpment Films
Battleground cast & crew
Battleground was directed by Kwesi Thomas and Mark Bone.
The cast features Kwesi Thomas as Self, Julien Hyacinthe as Self, Natasha Coupland as Self, Kevin Coupland as Self, Julia Coupland as Self, and Olivia Coupland as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tim Mann and cinematography is by Adam Madrzyk.
Is Battleground worth watching?
At 0h 18m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
How and where to watch Battleground
In United States, you can stream Battleground on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 20, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Battleground
Kwesi Thomas
Self
Julien Hyacinthe
Self
Natasha Coupland
Self
Kevin Coupland
Self
Julia Coupland
Self
Olivia Coupland
Self
Bree Algra
Self
George Elliott Clarke
Self
Battleground — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Battleground in United States?
Battleground is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Battleground on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel?
Yes — Battleground is currently available on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Battleground in?
Battleground is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Battleground?
Battleground runs 0 hours 18 minutes (18 minutes).
▸When did Battleground release on OTT?
Battleground became available digitally on April 20, 2021.
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