Jaha's Promise
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.
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Jaha's Promise Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-15
Top Cast
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Jaha Dukureh
Self
Fanta Bai Secka
Self
Halimatou Ceesay
Self
Taina Bien Amie
Self
Naima Abdullahi
Self
Mariam Camara
Self
Ban Ki-moon
Self
Sait Matty Jaw
Self
Hagie
Self
Nancy Nyang
Self
Abubacarr Jah
Self
Sainey Darboe
Self
Abdoulie Fatty
Self
Binta Jammeh-Sidibe
Self
Yunus Salieu
Self
Sarjo Simaha
Self
Omar Sey
Self
Kendra Barnes
Young Jaha
Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate O'Callaghan, Patrick Farrelly
- Original Title
- Jaha's Promise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Gambia, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Sveriges Utbildningsradio AB, SRF, RTÉ, ORF, DR, First Hand Films, Accidental Pictures, The Guardian
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate O'Callaghan, Patrick Farrelly
Kate McCullough
Sinead Kinnane
Kate O'Callaghan, Patrick Farrelly, Alan Hayling
Department Leadership Roster
Kate O'Callaghan
Director
Patrick Farrelly
Director
Kate O'Callaghan
Producer
Patrick Farrelly
Producer
Sinead Kinnane
Editor
Kate McCullough
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaha's Promise
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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 million women and girls have undergone globally.
Who directed Jaha's Promise?
Jaha's Promise was directed by Kate O'Callaghan, Patrick Farrelly.
Who stars in Jaha's Promise?
The principal cast of Jaha's Promise includes Jaha Dukureh, Fanta Bai Secka, Halimatou Ceesay, Taina Bien Amie, Naima Abdullahi.
When was Jaha's Promise released and how long is it?
Jaha's Promise was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.