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The Story of Mariama

2013-12-09 Drama 45mins

Mariama is the best student in her village and has a bright future. Her parents dream of sending her to America. But a predatory teacher and the malevolence of patriarchy threaten to derail it all.

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Mariama is the best student in her village and has a bright future. Her parents dream of sending her to America. But a predatory teacher and the malevolence of patriarchy threaten to derail it all.

Released

2013-12-09
Revenue

n/a
Budget

n/a
Runtime

45mins
Genre

Drama
Status

Released
Language

Wolof
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Production

Gunjur Film and Drama Production, Downsideup Film, Film Project Gambia

Crew

Botto S. Bojang

Director

Lamin Jassey

Writer

Etu Ndow

Producer

Keywords:

africa gambia

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