My White Baby (2009)
Me Broni Ba is a lyrical portrait of hair salons in Kumasi, Ghana. The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa is evoked through images of women practicing hair braiding on discarded white baby dolls from the West. The film unfolds through a series of vignettes, set against a child's story of migrating from Ghana to the United States. The film uncovers the meaning behind the Akan term of endearment, me broni ba, which means “my white baby.”
Director: Akosua Adoma Owusu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: February 19, 2009
Cast
- Haizel Adofo - (voice)
- Oprah Winfrey - Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Akosua Adoma Owusu
Editing: Romulo Alejandro
Production: Obibini Pictures, CalArts
Country: Ghana
Language: Ákán, English
Original Language: ak
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My White Baby about?
- Me Broni Ba is a lyrical portrait of hair salons in Kumasi, Ghana. The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa is evoked through images of women practicing hair braiding on discarded white baby dolls from the West. The film unfolds through a series of vignettes, set against a child's story of migrating from Ghana to the United States. The film uncovers the meaning behind the Akan term of endearment, me broni ba, which means “my white baby.”
- Who directed My White Baby?
- My White Baby was directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu.
- Who stars in My White Baby?
- My White Baby stars Haizel Adofo, Oprah Winfrey.
- How long is My White Baby?
- My White Baby has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is My White Baby?
- My White Baby is a Documentary film.
- Where was My White Baby produced?
- My White Baby was produced in Ghana.