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The day I will never forget / Women Make Movies in association with HBO/Cinemax Documentary Films ; a film by Kim Longinotto.
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Somali
- Swahili
- Subjects (All):
- Female genital mutilation--Kenya.
- Female genital mutilation.
- Female genital mutilation--Government policy--Kenya.
- Female genital mutilation--Religious aspects.
- Female genital mutilation--Prevention.
- Women's rights--Kenya.
- Women's rights.
- Women--Kenya--Social conditions.
- Women.
- Women--Health and hygiene--Kenya.
- Kenya--Social life and customs.
- Kenya.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Nonfiction films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (91 min.)) : sound, color
- Place of Publication:
- [New York, New York] : Women Make Movies, [2002]
- Language Note:
- In English, Somali and Swahili with English subtitles; closed captioning available.
- System Details:
- System requirements: An Internet browser with HTML5 support.
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Summary:
- Examines the practice of female genital mutilation in Kenya and the efforts of those working to put an end to the practice. Presents the cultural background of the practice. Opposing viewpoints on the issue are expressed. Follows the actions taken on behalf of one young woman to obtain a legal order preventing her from having to undergo the procedure.
- Participant:
- Consultants, Fardhosa Ali Mohamed, Eunice Munanie, Ndaisi Kwinga.
- Credits:
- Cinematography, Kim Longinotto ; editing, Andrew Willsmore ; music, Charlie Winston.
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from title frames (Docuseek2, viewed June 18, 2024).
- Publisher Number:
- wm-tdiwnf Docuseek2
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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