| Edition |
Standard format. |
| Description |
1 DVD (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Cast |
Kofi Ghanaba, Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Alexandra Duah, Nick Medley, Mutabaruka, Afemo Omilami, Reginald Carter, Mzuri. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Agustin Cubano ; music, David J. White. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1993. |
| Summary |
A story about the transformation of a self-possessed African-American woman sent on a spiritual journey in time to experience the pain of slavery and the discovery of her African identity. |
| Awards |
Agip Grand Prix, African Cinema Festival, Milan, Italy |
| Language |
In English, and other languages with English subtitles. |
| Subject |
African American women -- Drama.
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African American women. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Race identity -- Drama.
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African Americans -- Race identity. |
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Slavery -- United States -- Drama.
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Slavery. |
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United States. |
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Enslaved persons -- United States -- Drama.
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Enslaved persons. |
| Genre/Form |
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Fiction films.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Historical films.
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Historical films.
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Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Foreign films.
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Melodramas (Drama)
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Feature.
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Melodramas (Drama)
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Gerima, Haile, screenwriter, director, film editor, producer.
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Ghanaba, Kofi, 1923-2008, actor.
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Ogunlano, Oyafunmike, actor.
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Duah, Alexandra, actor.
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Medley, Nick, actor.
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Mutabaruka, 1952- actor.
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Omilami, Afemo, 1950- actor.
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Carter, Reginald, -1995, actor.
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Mzuri, actor.
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White, David J., 1968- composer.
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Negod-Gwad Productions.
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Channel Four (Great Britain)
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Mypheduh Films.
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| Standard No. |
094922938107 |
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