The Witches of Gambaga
The Witches Of Gambaga is the extraordinary story of a community of women condemned to live as witches in Northern Ghana.
2011 | 55m | English
Popularity: 0.1 (history)
| Director: | Yaba Badoe |
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| The Witches Of Gambaga is the extraordinary story of a community of women condemned to live as witches in Northern Ghana. Every year in this part of Ghana, hundreds of women endure communal and domestic violence as a result of traditional religious beliefs that demonize women. These beliefs, combined with decades of poor health and educational standards, mean women inhabit a world where it is believed that nothing – not even illness or death – happens by chance. For over a century, women from all over the northern region have found refuge in a camp in the town of Gambaga, where they live under the protection of the chief, Gambarrana, the custodian of one of four places of sanctuary for women condemned of witchcraft. Made over the course of 5 years, this disturbing expose is the product of a collaboration between members of the 100-strong community of 'witches' and women’s movement activists determined to end abusive practices and improve women’s lives in Africa. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 10, 2011 |
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| Director: | Yaba Badoe |
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| Genres: | Documentary |
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| Production Companies | Fadoa Films |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jun 26, 2024 Entered: Jun 27, 2024 |
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