Dishonour is a powerful drama that explores the terrifying practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). A five year old girl is caught in a struggle between her widowed father and her elderly great aunt who are both doing their best to raise her according to the customs and laws of their newly adopted home in the United Kingdom. The great aunt's misguided dedication to ancient tribal traditions and in particular FGM, leads to a very precarious situation for the young girl.
Dishonour features the incomparable Mimi Ndiweni, who plays all six characters in this medium length feature film.
Dishonour was produced by Calendar Films.
AWARDS
Human Rights & Dignity Award
Best Featured Actress in a Short Film
Screenings
Screenings in accordance with
the uN’s international day of zero tolerance for fgm
February 6th, 2019
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mcmaster university
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L’Université Paris-Sorbonne
Paris, France
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cambridge University
Cambridge, United Kingdom
University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Columbia University
New York, New York, United States
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia, United States
Rutgers University
Camden, New Jersey, United States
University of Texas
Austin, Texas, United States
Festivals & screenings
Indie short fest
February 3rd, 2019
Los Angeles, CA
Pan African Film& Arts Festival 2019
February 8th, 12th, and 18th, 2019
Los Angeles, CA
The Mgrublian Center for Human Rights & Women and leadership Alliance
February 28th, 2018
Claremont, CA
Contact
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