Sweet Sorghum (1978)

In Sweet Sorghum we are introduced to the filmmaker's daughter, Rosie, (now in her early twenties) as she reflects on her childhood spent among the Hamar herdsmen, an isolated people of southwestern Ethiopia. The film reveals the intimacy of shared family life and childhood relationships between the Hamar, Rosie and her brother. We learn about the important role sorghum plays in the Hamar diet, how the sorghum is harvested and the different ways it can be prepared. The practicality of the design of cooking utensils is shown.

Director: Ivo Strecker, Rosie Strecker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 32 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Sorghum about?
In Sweet Sorghum we are introduced to the filmmaker's daughter, Rosie, (now in her early twenties) as she reflects on her childhood spent among the Hamar herdsmen, an isolated people of southwestern Ethiopia. The film reveals the intimacy of shared family life and childhood relationships between the Hamar, Rosie and her brother. We learn about the important role sorghum plays in the Hamar diet, how the sorghum is harvested and the different ways it can be prepared. The practicality of the design of cooking utensils is shown.
Who directed Sweet Sorghum?
Sweet Sorghum was directed by Ivo Strecker, Rosie Strecker.
How long is Sweet Sorghum?
Sweet Sorghum has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
What genre is Sweet Sorghum?
Sweet Sorghum is a Documentary film.