The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove (2024)
When The Great Erasure interrupts her reading of Dove’s story, The Black Girl goes in search of the author. After the Feminist Bookseller and Africanist Professor do not help her, she turns to The Revisionists, in whose cyberarchive she is able to locate Dove and the two spend an afternoon together. Told in the style of a ciné-roman, the film is an homage to Shaw and Dove’s “Adventure” novellas.
Director: Nnenna Onuoha
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: September 5, 2024
Cast
- Nicole Pearson - The Black Girl
- Mmakgosi Kgabi - Mabel Dove
- Swantje Lichtenstein - Bookseller
- hn. lyonga - Professor
- Femi Lawal - Cyberspace
- Obaro Ejimiwe - Revisionist
- Nnenna Onuoha - Narration
Screenplay
Music: Jessica “Aamowi” Longdon
Editing: Nnenna Onuoha, Kathy-Ann Tan
Country: Ghana, Germany
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nnenna Onuoha
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove about?
- When The Great Erasure interrupts her reading of Dove’s story, The Black Girl goes in search of the author. After the Feminist Bookseller and Africanist Professor do not help her, she turns to The Revisionists, in whose cyberarchive she is able to locate Dove and the two spend an afternoon together. Told in the style of a ciné-roman, the film is an homage to Shaw and Dove’s “Adventure” novellas.
- Who directed The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove?
- The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove was directed by Nnenna Onuoha.
- Who stars in The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove?
- The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove stars Nicole Pearson, Mmakgosi Kgabi, Swantje Lichtenstein, hn. lyonga, Femi Lawal, Obaro Ejimiwe.
- How long is The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove?
- The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove produced?
- The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for Mabel Dove was produced in Ghana, Germany.