Ama
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nii Kwate Owoo, Kwesi Owusu
- Screenplay & Story
- Kwesi Owusu
- Original Title
- Ama
- Country of Origin
- Ghana, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Efiri Tete Films, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nii Kwate Owoo, Kwesi Owusu
Kwesi Owusu
Justin Krish
Kwesi Owusu, Nii Kwate Owoo
Department Leadership Roster
Nii Kwate Owoo
Director
Kwesi Owusu
Director
Kwesi Owusu
Writer
Kwesi Owusu
Producer
Justin Krish
Editor
Nii Kwate Owoo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ama
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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 cleans. The disk, through magic realism and by way of ancestors, warns her of the dangers of forgetting one's heritage.
Who directed Ama?
Ama was directed by Nii Kwate Owoo, Kwesi Owusu.
Who stars in Ama?
The principal cast of Ama includes Thomas Baptiste, Anima Misa, Roger Griffiths, Joy Elias-Rilwan, Georgina Ackerman.
When was Ama released and how long is it?
Ama was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.