• Those who are working to end female genital mutilation -- and some who practice it -- speak out.

    Those who are working to end female genital mutilation -- and some who practice it -- speak out.

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  • Still from Mrs. Goundo's Daughter

    Still from Mrs. Goundo's Daughter

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The Film

In the West African country of Mali, 90 percent of the female population is forced to undergo female genital cutting. Mrs. Goundo's Daughter tells the story of one mother's fight for political asylum in the United States in order to protect her daughter from this traditional practice and explores the long and unpredictable legal process.

The Filmmakers

  1. Barbara AttieProducer/Director
  2. Janet GoldwaterProducer/Director

  • This film premiered on February 1, 2011 on AfroPop on PBS

How to See It

Film Details

Genre:Documentary
Region:Africa - West, Africa
Length:60 minutes
Topics:Women, Human Rights, Health

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