Akwaaba the Awakening
A full feature documentary film chronicling the lives of African-Americans from Los Angeles, CA, traveling to Africa The Motherland for the first time. Countries visited, Ghana, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Senegal, Tanzania
Film Credits
Director
Sybil D. Jatta
Sybil D. Jatta is a graduate of Arizona State University, BA, and a Masters Degree in Education. She has a rich background in Theater, Musical Theater Productions, Tours, Writing, Singing, Directing and Producing. Her first ever 5 minute short film entitled "A Bullet Don't Got no Name", took us to her days as a teacher at the world famous Crenshaw High School. One of her favorite students gets shot in the head and survives. Richard Lawson featured her film in his short film festival event. Her current full length feature film "Akwaaba The Awakening" has garnished prestigious awards from more than 30 top film festivals around the world. The film has been awarded Best Documentary Feature, Best African American Documentary, Best International Documentary and Best Documen
Credits
Sybil D. Jatta - Writer
Specifications
Genré: Adventure
Runtime:
1 hour 30 minutes
Country of Origin:
United States