About the Film
Mrs. Goundo’s Daughter is the story of a mother’s battle for political asylum in the U.S., and her desperation to protect her daughter and other young women from brutal traditions. In Mali, Africa, 92 percent of the female population are circumcised, a practice that dates back thousands of years, but is hotly debated today by human rights groups. This sensitively wrought film bridges Goundo’s two worlds-scenes of girls from Mali preparing for an excision ceremony are expertly interweaved with scenes of survivors sharing their stories in Philadelphia.
Join directors and human rights leaders from the community for a discussion after the film.
Film Info
Dates
Sep 10, 2009Showtimes
7pmRated
Not RatedRun Time
60Directed by
Barbara Attie, Janet GoldwaterPrice
FREE
Underwritten By
This film is available for underwriting.
Film Underwriter
Your business name will appear:
- in the description of the film on our printed calendar
- on our website as the film’s underwriter with a link to your web site
- in our weekly e-blast, which goes out to 3,800 people
- in the coming attractions portion of our pre-film slide show
Your images will be projected 18 times prior to each screening, for a total of 432 projections during an eight-week period.
Price: $500
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