CHILDREN OF THE MOUNTAIN

USA-GHANA / FEATURE / 2016
DIRECTOR: PRISCILLA ANANY

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10
4.00 -6.00PM / ANNEXE

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Short Film
PAPER GARMENTS FOR THE GRAVE

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Essuman, a single parent in Ghana, gives birth to a child with cleft palate and is accused of causing her child’s “imperfection.” Three years later, her son is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Determined to find a cure, Essuman hops from hospital to hospital and seeks the help of a herbalist, a protestant pastor and then a spiritualist. They all either dupe her, take advantage of her and or mislead her. The stress of taking care of a disabled child drives Essuman to make certain difficult decisions. An honest and moving exploration of a mother’s will in the face of adversity.

“A lovely and captivating modern-day fairytale that deserves to be seen.”

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