Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
Synopsis
Exploring the extraordinary contributions of women filmmakers from Africa and the diaspora, Beti Ellersonâs engaging debut intersperses interviews with such acclaimed women directors as Safi Faye, Sarah Maldoror, Anne Mungai, Fanta RĂ©gina Nacro and Ngozi Onwurah with footage from their seminal work. With power and nuance, Ellerson also confronts the thorny question of cultural authenticity by revisiting the legendary 1991 FESPACO (Pan-African Festival of Cinema and Television of Ouagadougou), in which diasporian women were asked to leave a meeting intended for African woman only. This film is both a valuable anthology and a fitting homage to the pioneers and new talents of African cinema.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
