Through the Door of No Return
Synopsis
In a personal quest, filmmaker Shirikiana Aina made this documentary capturing her efforts to learn more about her father, who died when she was a child. A Michigan man descended from slaves, he was labeled a radical by the FBI. Aina traveled to Ghana, documenting an oral history of slavery in Elmina, a port where Africans were warehoused before shipping to the New World. She also filmed African-Americans who have established a colony in Ghana, choosing to raise their families there.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shirikiana Aina
- Original Title
- Through the Door of No Return
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Mypheduh Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shirikiana Aina
Department Leadership Roster
Shirikiana Aina
Director
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What is Through the Door of No Return about?
In a personal quest, filmmaker Shirikiana Aina made this documentary capturing her efforts to learn more about her father, who died when she was a child. A Michigan man descended from slaves, he was labeled a radical by the FBI. Aina traveled to Ghana, documenting an oral history of slavery in Elmina, a port where Africans were warehoused before shipping to the New World. She also filmed African-Americans who have established a colony in Ghana, choosing to raise their families there.
Who directed Through the Door of No Return?
Through the Door of No Return was directed by Shirikiana Aina.
Who stars in Through the Door of No Return?
The principal cast of Through the Door of No Return includes Not specified.
When was Through the Door of No Return released and how long is it?
Through the Door of No Return was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.