Me broni ba (2009)

Me Broni Ba is a lyrical portrait of hair salons in Kumasi, Ghana. The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa is evoked through images of women practicing hair braiding on ... See full summary »

Director:

Akosua Adoma Owusu

Writers:

Adowa Adu-Gyamfi (story), Akosua Adoma Owusu

Storyline

Me Broni Ba is a lyrical portrait of hair salons in Kumasi, Ghana. The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa is evoked through images of women practicing hair braiding on discarded white baby dolls from the West. The film unfolds through a series of vignettes, set against a child's story of migrating from Ghana to the United States. The film uncovers the meaning behind the Akan term of endearment, me broni ba, which means "my white baby."

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Taglines:

The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Ghana is investigated at the sites of hair salons and markets.

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Akan

Release Date:

19 February 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

My White Baby

Filming Locations:

Ghana

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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