My White Baby
Feb 19, 2009 · 22m
Director
Akosua Adoma OwusuOverview
Me Broni Ba is a lyrical portrait of hair salons in Kumasi, Ghana. The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa is evoked through images of women practicing hair braiding on discarded white baby dolls from the West. The film unfolds through a series of vignettes, set against a child's story of migrating from Ghana to the United States. The film uncovers the meaning behind the Akan term of endearment, me broni ba, which means “my white baby.”
Cast of My White Baby
Crew of My White Baby
Akosua Adoma OwusuDirector, Co-Editor, Director of Photography, Writer, Producer
Adwoa Adu-GyamfiStory- Romulo AlejandroEditor
- Nathan RuyleSound Designer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Dustin ThompsonAdditional Photography
Kevin Jerome EversonThanks- Adele HorneThanks
Jean-Marie TénoThanks
Elna BakerThanks- Caroline KeySound Recordist
Betzy BrombergAdditional Photography, Thanks
Lee Anne SchmittThanks- Rebecca BaronThanks
- Christian RobinsonAnimation
About My White Baby
What is My White Baby about?
Me Broni Ba is a lyrical portrait of hair salons in Kumasi, Ghana. The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa is evoked through images of women practicing hair braiding on discarded white baby dolls from the West. The film unfolds through a series of vignettes, set against a child's story of migrating from Ghana to the United States. The film uncovers the meaning behind the Akan term…
When was My White Baby released?
My White Baby was released on February 19, 2009.
How long is My White Baby?
My White Baby runs 22 minutes.
Who directed My White Baby?
My White Baby was directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu.
Who is in the cast of My White Baby?
The cast of My White Baby includes Haizel Adofo ((voice)) and Oprah Winfrey (Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)).