A Group of Women (1961)
Ju/'hoan women often share an intimate sociability and spend many hours together discussing their lives, enjoying each other's company and children. In this short film, Ju/'hoan women rest, talk and nurse their babies while lying in the shade of a baobab tree. This film is a good illustration of "collective mothering" in which several women support each other and share the nurturing role.
Director: John Marshall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: January 1, 1961
Country: Namibia
Original Language: en
Keywords
anthropology
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Group of Women about?
- Ju/'hoan women often share an intimate sociability and spend many hours together discussing their lives, enjoying each other's company and children. In this short film, Ju/'hoan women rest, talk and nurse their babies while lying in the shade of a baobab tree. This film is a good illustration of "collective mothering" in which several women support each other and share the nurturing role.
- Who directed A Group of Women?
- A Group of Women was directed by John Marshall.
- How long is A Group of Women?
- A Group of Women has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is A Group of Women?
- A Group of Women is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Group of Women produced?
- A Group of Women was produced in Namibia.