Asylum (2003)
Baba, a young Ghanaian woman, goes in search of her father for his blessing on her impending marriage. This turns to a nightmare as he insists she a different man, and that she undergo female genital mutilation as is the custom in his tribe. She is forced to flee her father's village, seeking refugee status in the U.S. Instead she becomes enmeshed in the U.S. immigration system.
Director: Sandy McLeod
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: March 9, 2003
Cinematography: Kirsten Johnson
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Asylum about?
- Baba, a young Ghanaian woman, goes in search of her father for his blessing on her impending marriage. This turns to a nightmare as he insists she a different man, and that she undergo female genital mutilation as is the custom in his tribe. She is forced to flee her father's village, seeking refugee status in the U.S. Instead she becomes enmeshed in the U.S. immigration system.
- Who directed Asylum?
- Asylum was directed by Sandy McLeod.
- How long is Asylum?
- Asylum has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Asylum?
- Asylum is a Documentary film.