Where My Memory Began
“A timeless story about a tree.”
Synopsis
Four hundred years ago, freed Black folks braved the Atlantic Ocean to travel to Africa. On arrival, they walked from the shore to a tall cotton tree, where they took respite from their journey. When they awoke with renewed strength, they decided to name this place Freedom Town, then Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. Elder Ballu tries to remember this history and legacy.
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Where my Memory Began - NYAFF 2024 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-18
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Pan African Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
- Screenplay & Story
- Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
- Original Score
- Jongnic Bontemps
- Original Title
- Where My Memory Began
- Country of Origin
- Sierra Leone
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Haus of Salone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
Jongnic Bontemps
Ibrahim Hamid Koroma
Ibrahim Hamid Koroma, Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
Ishmael Beah
Department Leadership Roster
Ishmael Beah
Producer
Ibrahim Hamid Koroma
Director of Photography
Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
Director
Ibrahim Hamid Koroma
Editor
Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
Writer
Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda
Editor
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What is Where My Memory Began about?
Four hundred years ago, freed Black folks braved the Atlantic Ocean to travel to Africa. On arrival, they walked from the shore to a tall cotton tree, where they took respite from their journey. When they awoke with renewed strength, they decided to name this place Freedom Town, then Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. Elder Ballu tries to remember this history and legacy.
Who directed Where My Memory Began?
Where My Memory Began was directed by Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda.
Who stars in Where My Memory Began?
The principal cast of Where My Memory Began includes Ballu Turay, Alfat Lankan Turay, Rugiatu Mansaray, Sesay Regina Mariama.
When was Where My Memory Began released and how long is it?
Where My Memory Began was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Where My Memory Began?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where My Memory Began was composed by Jongnic Bontemps.