Jaha's Promise (2017)

Name: Jaha's Promise
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Jaha Dukureh, Fanta Bai Secka, Halimatou Ceesay, Taina Bien Amie, Naima Abdullahi

1h 20m United Kingdom, United States of America, Gambia, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Austria

Documentary

Plot

Jaha Dukureh, a passionate advocate against female genital mutilation, takes center stage in this compelling documentary. The film chronicles her courageous journey back to Gambia, where she confronts the deeply rooted traditions that have affected her and an estimated 200 million women worldwide. Through her activism, Jaha seeks to raise awareness and effect change, challenging societal norms surrounding this harmful practice. Her personal story intertwines with a larger fight for women's rights, making for a poignant exploration of resilience and empowerment in the face of adversity.

Cast

Jaha Dukureh Fanta Bai Secka Halimatou Ceesay Taina Bien Amie Naima Abdullahi Mariam Camara Ban Ki-moon Sait Matty Jaw Hagie Nancy Nyang Abubacarr Jah Sainey Darboe Abdoulie Fatty Binta Jammeh-Sidibe Yunus Salieu