# Niche Movie Streaming Services This Streaming Service Only Features African American Content By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-american-content References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/17/afrostream-is-netflix-for-african-and-african-american-movies/) & [afrostream](https://afrostream.tv/) 'Afrostream' is a [niche streaming service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streaming-service-1) that only offers Afro-American content. Although there are a wide variety of Afro-American films out there, there is no single service that provides access to all of this content. This French startup is interested in changing the face of online streaming by providing an exclusive platform for [African and African American content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filmmakers-mart). Afrostream is a French startup that aims to provide content for a largely underserved segment. The service aims to fill in the gaps left by services such as [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-entertainment) and Popcorn Time, which do not feature much Afro-American content if any. For just €7 per month, the service will offer films from major studios as well as independent American, African and British distributors. The service is primarily intended for European and African consumers who are looking for Afro-American content in their own language. Afrostream ultimately provides consumers will easy access to African and African American media in a way that is both accessible and affordable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Niche Movie Streaming Services:** Opportunity for niche streaming services to cater to specific audiences, like Afro-American content. - **Underserved Segments:** Opportunity to fill in the gaps left by mainstream streaming services and focus on underserved segments like African and African American content. - **Localization of Content:** Opportunity to cater to regional consumers by offering Afro-American content in their own language. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streaming Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for streaming services to diversify and offer niche content for specific audiences. - **Film Industry:** Opportunity for filmmakers and distributors to tap into the Afro-American content market and collaborate with streaming services like Afrostream. - **International Markets:** Opportunity to expand into European and African markets by providing localized Afro-American content through streaming platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Content Creator Streaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quench-platform.md) - [Access-Promoting Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-now-feature.md) - [International D2C Content Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flixsnip.md) - [Low-Cost Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-howdy.md) - [Mobile-Friendly Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilefriendly-streaming.md) - [QSR-Branded Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streaming-service-1.md) - [Comedic Streaming Service Livestreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neflix-livestream.md) - [Personal Mood-Centered Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodflix.md) - [Customized Streaming Platform Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamberry.md)