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The cutting tradition : female circumcision in Africa today /

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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 fil...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Filmakers Library, inc
Other Authors: McKenna, Nancy Durrell, Howarth, John, Streep, Meryl
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:Narration in English with English subtitle translations for some speakers.
Published: New York : Filmakers Library, ©2010.
Series:Filmakers library online
Subjects:
Female genital mutilation > Africa.
Africa.
Circumcision, Female
Africa
Burkina Faso
Egypt
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Culture
Afrique.
Female genital mutilation
Documentaries and Factual Films
Streaming videos.
documentary film.
Documentary films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
Vidéos pour personnes handicapées auditives.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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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.
Item Description:Originally released as DVD.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 videodisc (47 min.)) : sound, color
Playing Time:00:47:22
Awards:Best Documentary, Victoria Independent Film Festival 2010; Best Director, Philadelphia Documentary & Fiction Festival 2010
Production Credits:Written, filmed and edited by John Howarth.