Where My Memory Began (2024)

A timeless story about a tree.

Where My Memory Began (2024) poster

Four hundred years ago, freed Black folks braved the Atlantic Ocean to travel to Africa. On arrival, they walked from the shore to a tall cotton tree, where they took respite from their journey. When they awoke with renewed strength, they decided to name this place Freedom Town, then Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. Elder Ballu tries to remember this history and legacy.

Director: Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jongnic Bontemps
Cinematography: Ibrahim Hamid Koroma
Editing: Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda, Ibrahim Hamid Koroma
Production: Haus of Salone
Country: Sierra Leone
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Where My Memory Began about?
Four hundred years ago, freed Black folks braved the Atlantic Ocean to travel to Africa. On arrival, they walked from the shore to a tall cotton tree, where they took respite from their journey. When they awoke with renewed strength, they decided to name this place Freedom Town, then Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. Elder Ballu tries to remember this history and legacy.
Who directed Where My Memory Began?
Where My Memory Began was directed by Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda.
Who stars in Where My Memory Began?
Where My Memory Began stars Ballu Turay, Alfat Lankan Turay, Rugiatu Mansaray, Sesay Regina Mariama.
How long is Where My Memory Began?
Where My Memory Began has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Where My Memory Began?
Where My Memory Began is a Documentary film.
Where was Where My Memory Began produced?
Where My Memory Began was produced in Sierra Leone.