Bondo: A Journey Into Kono Womanhood
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The documentary traces Ms. Ahmadu's journey back to Kono as a young girl for initiation into Bondo, an influential women's traditional solidarity or "secret society". The film delves into issues of cultural pride, women's traditional power, as well as western and local efforts to eradicate female genital cutting.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2006-01-01
Runtime: 26 mins
Director: Sunju Ahmadu
Spoken language:
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Bondo: A Journey Into Kono Womanhood
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Production Countries: Sierra Leone
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