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Queen Latifah Presents: Mama Africa (Widescreen)

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Superstar musician, actress and talk show host Queen Latifah presents "Mama Africa," a tapestry of dynamic stories told by women. Coming from an Africa perspective, but universal in its themes, this trilogy of short films explores the hardships of coming of age in a challenging world. Stories include: "Uno's World," directed by Bridget Pickering (Namibia) - Uno, a beautiful but tired 25-year-old single mother, is forced to face overwhelming responsibilities after falling in love with a man who doesn't want commitment. "Hang Time," directed by Ngozi Onwurah (Nigeria) - Desperate to impress an American scout, a talented basketball player from Nigeria turns to crime in order tog et the sneakers he believes will fulfill his dreams. "Raya," directed by Zulfah Otto-Sallies (South Africa) - Having rebelled against her strict Muslim upbringing, Raya returns home from jail, determined to start a new life. But can she truly turn her back on the past?.

3 bonus short films: "Bintou" by Fanta Nacro (Bukino Faso); "Riches" by Ingrid Sinclair (Zimbabwe); "One Evening In July" by Raja Amari (Tunisia), Biographies, Trailers, Weblinks.

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