| Description |
1 online resource (1 videodisc (47 min.)) : sound, color |
| Series |
Filmakers library online |
| Summary |
Documentary that focuses on female genital mutilation still practiced in many African and some Middle-Eastern countries. While it is illegal in some countries and poses medical and psychological problems for many women, the practice is rooted in religious, cultural and historical traditions. The film presents a balanced and non-judgmental view of the issue |
| Notes |
Originally released as DVD |
| Credits |
Written, filmed and edited by John Howarth |
| Performer |
Narrated by Meryl Streep |
| Notes |
Narration in English with English subtitle translations for some speakers |
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Videorecording version record |
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Best Documentary, Victoria Independent Film Festival 2010; Best Director, Philadelphia Documentary & Fiction Festival 2010 |
| In |
Filmakers library |
| Subject |
Female genital mutilation -- Africa
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Circumcision, Female
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Female genital mutilation
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| SUBJECT |
Africa. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85001531
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Africa https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000349 |
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Burkina Faso https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002050 |
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Egypt https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004534 |
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Djibouti https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015730 |
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Ethiopia https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005002 |
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Culture (DNLM)D003469 |
| Subject |
Africa
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| Genre/Form |
documentary film.
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Documentary films
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
McKenna, Nancy Durrell.
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Howarth, John
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Streep, Meryl.
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Filmakers Library, inc.
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