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The cutting tradition : female circumcision in Africa today / directed by Nancy Durrell McKenna and John Howarth ; produced by Nancy Durrell McKenna.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Female genital mutilation--Africa.
- Female genital mutilation.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (47 min.).
- Other Title:
- Female circumcision in Africa today
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2010.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Original language in English.
- Summary:
- Documentary that focuses on female genital mutilation still practiced in many African and some Middle-Eastern countries. While it is illegal in some countries and poses medical and psychological problems for many women, the practice is rooted in religious, cultural and historical traditions. The film presents a balanced and non-judgmental view of the issue.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed March 29, 2016).
- Best Documentary, Victoria Independent Film Festival 2010
- Best Director, Philadelphia Documentary & Fiction Festival 2010
- OCLC:
- 776299909
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