Asylum
Originally released in 2003. Asylum is a documentary film. directed by Sandy McLeod. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Baba, a young Ghanaian woman, goes in search of her father for his blessing on her impending marriage. This turns to a nightmare as he insists she a different man, and that she undergo female genital mutilation as is the custom in his tribe. She is forced to flee her father's village, seeking refugee status in the U.S. Instead she becomes enmeshed in the U.S. immigration system.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asylum about?
Baba, a young Ghanaian woman, goes in search of her father for his blessing on her impending marriage. This turns to a nightmare as he insists she a different man, and that she undergo female genit...
Who directed Asylum?
Asylum was directed by Sandy McLeod.
How long is Asylum?
Asylum has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Asylum released?
Asylum was released on March 9, 2003 in theaters.