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Ama (1991)

Movie ★ 7.0 100 min

Drama

A golden floppy disk becomes a prophetic device through which a young Ghanaian girl living in England, Ama, rediscovers her African identity. She learns its contents at the office where her mother cleans. The disk, through magic realism and by way of ancestors, warns her of the dangers of forgetting one's heritage.

Nii Kwate Owoo Director Kwesi Owusu Director Kwesi Owusu Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 6, 1991
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0101315
Country
Ghana,
Language
Studio
Efiri Tete Films,

Cast

Thomas Baptiste Thomas Baptiste Babs Anima Misa Anima Misa Corri Roger Griffiths Roger Griffiths Joe Joy Elias-Rilwan Araba Georgina Ackerman Ama Gary Marius Paul Verona Marshall Joyce Eddie Tagoe Eddie Tagoe Brother Josh Evans Oma Hunter Alexandra Duah

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ama about?
A golden floppy disk becomes a prophetic device through which a young Ghanaian girl living in England, Ama, rediscovers her African identity. She learns its contents at the office where her mother cleans. The disk, through magic realism and by way of ancestors, warns her of the dangers of forgetting one's heritage.
Who directed Ama?
Ama was directed by Nii Kwate Owoo, Kwesi Owusu.
Who stars in Ama?
Ama stars Thomas Baptiste, Anima Misa, Roger Griffiths, Joy Elias-Rilwan.
When was Ama released?
Ama is a 1991 drama film.
Where can I watch Ama?
You can watch Ama with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.