Ama movie poster

Ama

September 6, 1991 1h 40m

Originally released in 1991. Ama is a drama film. directed by Kwesi Owusu.

Starring Thomas Baptiste, Anima Misa, and Roger Griffiths

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 6, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Ghana + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Efiri Tete Films
  • Channel 4 Television

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 ...

Who directed Ama?

Ama was directed by Kwesi Owusu.

How long is Ama?

Ama has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Ama released?

Ama was released on September 6, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ama?

The main cast of Ama includes Thomas Baptiste, Anima Misa, Roger Griffiths, Joy Elias-Rilwan, Georgina Ackerman.