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Award-winning documentary focusing on justice in the Muslim village of Kumba Town in Cameroon. The town is overseen by the progressive female partnership of prosecutor Vera Ngassa and court president Beatrice Ntuba, who work together to help women to speak out and fight back against assumptions of patriacrchal priviledge in modern-day Africa. The cases include Sonita, a young girl who accuses a neighbour of rape; Manka, a six-year-old who has been beaten with a coat-hanger; and Amina, a wife seeking divorce from her abusive husband, All three are given the sort of support that extends beyond legal advice and becomes a crucial act of empowerment. The film won the 'Art et Essai' prize at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.

Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play.  An award-winning and uplifting work, focusing on justice in the Muslim village of Kumba Town, Cameroon. The town is overseen by the progressive female partnership of a prosecutor and the court president, who together help women to speak out and fight back against patriarchal privilege in modern-day Africa. Actors Vera Ngassa & Beatrice Ntuba Director Florence Ayisi & Kim Longinotto Certificate PG Year 2005 Screen Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Subtitles English Duration 1 hour 26 minutes (approx)