Ama (1991)
A golden floppy disk becomes a prophetic device through which a young Ghanaian girl living in England, Ama, rediscovers her African identity. She learns its contents at the office where her mother cleans. The disk, through magic realism and by way of ancestors, warns her of the dangers of forgetting one's heritage.
Director: Kwesi Owusu, Nii Kwate Owoo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 6, 1991
Cast
- Thomas Baptiste - Babs
- Anima Misa - Corri
- Roger Griffiths - Joe
- Joy Elias-Rilwan - Araba
- Georgina Ackerman - Ama
- Gary Marius - Paul
- Verona Marshall - Joyce
- Eddie Tagoe - Brother Josh
- Evans Oma Hunter
- Alexandra Duah
Screenplay
Editing: Justin Krish
Production: Efiri Tete Films, Channel 4 Television
Country: Ghana, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ama about?
- A golden floppy disk becomes a prophetic device through which a young Ghanaian girl living in England, Ama, rediscovers her African identity. She learns its contents at the office where her mother cleans. The disk, through magic realism and by way of ancestors, warns her of the dangers of forgetting one's heritage.
- Who directed Ama?
- Ama was directed by Kwesi Owusu, Nii Kwate Owoo.
- Who stars in Ama?
- Ama stars Thomas Baptiste, Anima Misa, Roger Griffiths, Joy Elias-Rilwan, Georgina Ackerman, Gary Marius.
- How long is Ama?
- Ama has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Ama?
- Ama is a Drama film.
- Where was Ama produced?
- Ama was produced in Ghana, United Kingdom.