Witches in Exile (2004)
In Ghana, women accused of witchcraft are torn from their families and banished to isolated "witch villages." This film follows accused witches through their daily struggle to survive in the Kukuo Witches Camp in Northern Ghana. As government agencies attempt to abolish this age-old tradition, these women find themselves caught between their society's deeply rooted beliefs and its drive toward modernization. Witches in Exile captures a country at a dramatic and emotional crossroads.
Director: Allison Berg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: September 5, 2004
Country: Ghana, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Witches in Exile about?
- In Ghana, women accused of witchcraft are torn from their families and banished to isolated "witch villages." This film follows accused witches through their daily struggle to survive in the Kukuo Witches Camp in Northern Ghana. As government agencies attempt to abolish this age-old tradition, these women find themselves caught between their society's deeply rooted beliefs and its drive toward modernization. Witches in Exile captures a country at a dramatic and emotional crossroads.
- Who directed Witches in Exile?
- Witches in Exile was directed by Allison Berg.
- How long is Witches in Exile?
- Witches in Exile has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Witches in Exile?
- Witches in Exile is a Documentary film.
- Where was Witches in Exile produced?
- Witches in Exile was produced in Ghana, United States of America.