The cutting tradition : female circumcision in Africa today /
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 f...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | This edition in English. |
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New York, NY :
Filmakers Library,
2010.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| 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. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (47 min.). Previously released as DVD. |
| Awards: | Best Documentary, Victoria Independent Film Festival 2010; Best Director, Philadelphia Documentary and Fiction Festival 2010 |