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The cutting tradition : female circumcision in Africa today
Title
The cutting tradition : female circumcision in Africa today / directed by Nancy Durrell McKenna and John Howarth ; produced by Nancy Durrell McKenna.
Published
New York : Filmakers Library, ©2010.
Physical Description
1 online resource (1 videodisc (47 min.)) : sound, color
Local Notes
Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
Originally released as DVD.
Written, filmed and edited by John Howarth.
Narration in English with English subtitle translations for some speakers.
Best Documentary, Victoria Independent Film Festival 2010; Best Director, Philadelphia Documentary & Fiction Festival 2010
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Access restricted by licensing agreement.
Summary
Documentary that focuses on female genital mutilation still practiced in many African and some Middle-Eastern countries. While it is illegal in some countries and poses medical and psychological problems for many women, the practice is rooted in religious, cultural and historical traditions. The film presents a balanced and non-judgmental view of the issue.
Variant and related titles
Female circumcision in Africa today
ASP-AVON. OCLC KB.
Other formats
Videorecording version: Cutting tradition. New York : Filmakers Library, ©2010
Format
Images / Online / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
February 14, 2024
Series
Filmakers library online
Credits
Written, filmed and edited by John Howarth.
Performers
Narrated by Meryl Streep.
Subjects (Medical)
Circumcision, Female
Genre/Form
Documentaries and Factual Films
documentary film.
Documentary films
Documentary films.
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