Yellow Fever
Sep 01, 2012 · 7m
Director
Ng'endo MukiiOverview
What does beauty look like? In this award-winning short, Kenyan filmmaker Ng’endo Mukii combines animation, performance, and experimental techniques to create a visually arresting and psychologically penetrating exploration of the insidious impact of Western beauty standards and media-created ideals on African women’s perceptions of themselves. From hair-straightening to skin-lightening, YELLOW FEVER unpacks the cultural and historical forces that have long made Black women uncomfortable, literally, in their own skin.
Cast of Yellow Fever
Crew of Yellow Fever
About Yellow Fever
What is Yellow Fever about?
What does beauty look like? In this award-winning short, Kenyan filmmaker Ng’endo Mukii combines animation, performance, and experimental techniques to create a visually arresting and psychologically penetrating exploration of the insidious impact of Western beauty standards and media-created ideals on African women’s perceptions of themselves. From hair-straightening to skin-lightening, YELLOW…
When was Yellow Fever released?
Yellow Fever was released on September 1, 2012.
Where can I watch Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever runs 7 minutes.
Who directed Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever was directed by Ng'endo Mukii.
Who is in the cast of Yellow Fever?
The cast of Yellow Fever includes Fumy Opeyemi (Dancer), Chipo Kureya (Dancer), Margaret Njeri Mereka (As Self (Voice)), Sam Nokuzola Moyo (Dancer) and Abriani Njeri (As Self (Voice)).
Is Yellow Fever on Netflix?
No, Yellow Fever is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.