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Jaha's Promise

March 16, 2017 1h 20m 7.8/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2017. Jaha's Promise is a documentary film. directed by Patrick Farrelly. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jaha Dukureh, Fanta Bai Secka, and Halimatou Ceesay

Synopsis

A documentary about the life and activism of Jaha Dukureh, a Gambian anti-female genital mutilation campaigner who returns to her country of birth to confront the harmful tradition that she and 200 million women and girls have undergone globally.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 16, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 7 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Sveriges Utbildningsradio AB
  • SRF
  • RTÉ
  • ORF
  • DR
  • First Hand Films
  • Accidental Pictures
  • The Guardian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jaha's Promise about?

A documentary about the life and activism of Jaha Dukureh, a Gambian anti-female genital mutilation campaigner who returns to her country of birth to confront the harmful tradition that she and 200...

Who directed Jaha's Promise?

Jaha's Promise was directed by Patrick Farrelly.

How long is Jaha's Promise?

Jaha's Promise has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Jaha's Promise released?

Jaha's Promise was released on March 16, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Jaha's Promise?

The main cast of Jaha's Promise includes Jaha Dukureh, Fanta Bai Secka, Halimatou Ceesay, Taina Bien Amie, Naima Abdullahi.