Witches in Exile (NR)
synopsis
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.
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Opened January 1st, 2005
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synopsis
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.
details
Documentary
Opened January 1st, 2005