Sisters In Law [2005]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00002738
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Original Title
Sisters In Law
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Language
English
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Language of Subtitles
English
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Published
United Kingdom : Longinotto, Kim, 2005.
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Physical Description
DVD-ROM (106 min.)
Contents Summary
In the little town of Kumba, Cameroon, there have been no convictions in spousal abuse cases for 17 years. But two women determined to change their community are making progress that could change the world. This fascinating and often hilarious film follows the work of State Prosecutor Vera Ngassa and Court President Beatrice Ntuba as they help women fight often difficult cases of abuse, despite pressure from their family and community to remain silent. Six-year-old Manka is covered in scars and has run away from an abusive aunt, Amina is seeking a divorce to put an end to brutal beatings by her husband, the preteen Sonita has daringly accused her neighbor of rape. The documentary follows the “sisters in law” as they nourish grass-roots feminism in a Cameroon village. Winner of the Prix Art et Essai at the Cannes Film Festival and screened to acclaim at more than 90 festivals around the world, it is Kim Longinotto's latest documentary.
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Duration: 01:46:00
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| Item Type | Current Location | Collection | Call Number | Volume Info | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1056 | - | Audio Visual | - |
| DIGIFILM | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1056 | - | Audio Visual | Access Copy, MP4 format |
Sisters In Law [2005]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00002738
Moving ImageGeneral Information
Director/Creator
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Original Title
Sisters In Law
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Language
English
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Language of Subtitles
English
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Published
United Kingdom : Longinotto, Kim, 2005.
General Information
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (106 min.)
Contents Summary
In the little town of Kumba, Cameroon, there have been no convictions in spousal abuse cases for 17 years. But two women determined to change their community are making progress that could change the world. This fascinating and often hilarious film follows the work of State Prosecutor Vera Ngassa and Court President Beatrice Ntuba as they help women fight often difficult cases of abuse, despite pressure from their family and community to remain silent. Six-year-old Manka is covered in scars and has run away from an abusive aunt, Amina is seeking a divorce to put an end to brutal beatings by her husband, the preteen Sonita has daringly accused her neighbor of rape. The documentary follows the “sisters in law” as they nourish grass-roots feminism in a Cameroon village. Winner of the Prix Art et Essai at the Cannes Film Festival and screened to acclaim at more than 90 festivals around the world, it is Kim Longinotto's latest documentary.
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Bibliographic Information
Note
Duration: 01:46:00
Holdings
DVD
Item Type
DVD
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Call Number
FL Record 1056
Volume Info
-
Shelving Location
-
Public Note
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Digital Film