Being Maasai Today. Part 1, Womanhood and circumcision : Three Maasai women have their say (Extended Version, 2014) / produced by Barbara G. Hoffman.

This thought-provoking and much-acclaimed documentary sensitively explores the cultural context of female genital-cutting practices among the Maasai. The film was re-edited with extensive new material and an additional half-hour of extra commentary in 2014. It will stimulate discussion and reflectio...

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Other Authors: Hoffman, Barbara G. (Producer, Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: Berkeley, CA : Berkeley Media, 2014.
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