When Women Speak
Synopsis
Traces the stories of 16 Ghanaian women who came of age in the 1960s and 1970s. It follows their experiences (as told in their own words) as Ghana passed through periods of military, single-party and multi-party rule. These women were prominent in public life – in the law, the media, academia, politics, and various governmental and non-governmental organisations for women. Their stories tell us about the issues around which women mobilised, and their modes of activism and advocacy at home and abroad, during the ‘lost decades’. They challenge the popular perception that gender activism is a foreign import, which came from ‘the West’ and found its way to Ghana with the restoration of multi-party democracy in 1992.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Madam Ekua Ansah–Eshon
Professor Florence Dolphyne
Mrs. Dorcas Coker–Appiah
Elizabeth Akpalu
Hilary Gbedemah
Professor Takyiwaa Manuh
Professor Akua Kuenyehia
Madam Elizabeth Ohene
Professor Dzodzi Tsikata
Mrs. Hannah Owusu–Koranteng
Mrs. Vicky Wireko–Andoh
Dr. Rose Mensah–Kutin
Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman–Rawlings
Joyce Rosalind Aryee
Pognaa Catherine Bob–Milliar
Mrs. Marian Tackie
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York African Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aseye Tamakloe
- Original Score
- Dzidor Amorin
- Original Title
- When Women Speak
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aseye Tamakloe
Dzidor Amorin
Aseye Tamakloe
Akosua Adomako-Ampofo
Department Leadership Roster
Aseye Tamakloe
Director
Dzidor Amorin
Original Music Composer
Akosua Adomako-Ampofo
Producer
Aseye Tamakloe
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for When Women Speak.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Women Speak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When Women Speak about?
Traces the stories of 16 Ghanaian women who came of age in the 1960s and 1970s. It follows their experiences (as told in their own words) as Ghana passed through periods of military, single-party and multi-party rule. These women were prominent in public life – in the law, the media, academia, politics, and various governmental and non-governmental organisations for women. Their stories tell us about the issues around which women mobilised, and their modes of activism and advocacy at home and abroad, during the ‘lost decades’. They challenge the popular perception that gender activism is a foreign import, which came from ‘the West’ and found its way to Ghana with the restoration of multi-party democracy in 1992.
Who directed When Women Speak?
When Women Speak was directed by Aseye Tamakloe.
Who stars in When Women Speak?
The principal cast of When Women Speak includes Madam Ekua Ansah–Eshon, Professor Florence Dolphyne, Mrs. Dorcas Coker–Appiah, Elizabeth Akpalu, Hilary Gbedemah.
When was When Women Speak released and how long is it?
When Women Speak was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for When Women Speak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Women Speak was composed by Dzidor Amorin.