Witches in Exile


1h 16m 2000

Brief Synopsis

An exploration of the witch villages of Ghana that focuses on the struggle between traditional cultural beliefs and modernization by examining the belief in witchcraft that has led to the banishment of Ghanian women from their homes for centuries.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 16m

Synopsis

An exploration of the witch villages of Ghana that focuses on the struggle between traditional cultural beliefs and modernization by examining the belief in witchcraft that has led to the banishment of Ghanian women from their homes for centuries.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 16m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Special Jury Award for Documentary Feature at the 2004 South by Southwest Film Festival.

Released in United States 2004

Released in United States March 2004

Released in United States September 2000

Shown at IFP Market/(IFFM) ("No Borders") in New York City September 15-22, 2000.

Shown at the South by Southwest Film Festival, March 12-20, 2004.

Released in United States 2004

Released in United States March 2004 (Shown at the South by Southwest Film Festival, March 12-20, 2004.)

Released in United States September 2000 (Shown at IFP Market/(IFFM) ("No Borders") in New York City September 15-22, 2000.)