Sakawa
Synopsis
There’s a treasure trove of information to be found in the poisonous e-waste in Ghana. It’s a relatively simple matter to open up hard drives and gain access to photos and the personal details of their former owners. Equipped with a name and address, almost anybody can be found online. A young mother looks in astonishment at an American street that she has conjured up on Google Maps in a matter of seconds—this is Ama, one of the internet con artists in this film.
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International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Asamoah
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Plassier, Ben Asamoah
- Original Title
- Sakawa
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Ghana, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Akan, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Inti Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Asamoah
Carl Plassier, Ben Asamoah
Tom Denoyette, Simon Schuurman
Gert Verboven, Peter Krüger
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Asamoah
Director
Tom Denoyette
Editor
Carl Plassier
Writer
Peter Krüger
Producer
Simon Schuurman
Editor
Ben Asamoah
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sakawa
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What is Sakawa about?
There’s a treasure trove of information to be found in the poisonous e-waste in Ghana. It’s a relatively simple matter to open up hard drives and gain access to photos and the personal details of their former owners. Equipped with a name and address, almost anybody can be found online. A young mother looks in astonishment at an American street that she has conjured up on Google Maps in a matter of seconds—this is Ama, one of the internet con artists in this film.
Who directed Sakawa?
Sakawa was directed by Ben Asamoah.
Who stars in Sakawa?
The principal cast of Sakawa includes Ama, One Dollar.
When was Sakawa released and how long is it?
Sakawa was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.