Mrs. Goundo’s Daughters: A Documentary Film
September 3rd, 2009
Mrs. Goundo’s Daughters the story of a mother’s battle for political asylum in the U.S., and her quest to protect her daughter and other young women from brutal traditions. In Mali, Africa, 92 percent of the female population are circumcised, a practice that dates back thousands of years, but is hotly contested today by human rights groups. This sensitively wrought film bridges Goundo’s two worlds; scenes of girls from Mali preparing for an excision ceremony are expertly interweaved with scenes of survivors sharing their stories in Philadelphia.
A moving documentary not to be missed!
