Abina and the Important Men (2017)
55m
Running Time
June 16, 2017Release Date
Abina and the Important Men (2017)
55m
Running Time
June 16, 2017Release Date
Plot.
Set against the backdrop of the Gold Coast of West Africa in 1876, "Abina and the Important Men" follows the harrowing true story of Abina Mansah, a young girl who is enslaved and struggles against the British colonial system that seeks to control trade and manipulate local customs for its own benefit. Despite the abolition of slavery, Abina finds herself trapped in a society where the trade in slaves, particularly children, persists under the guise of protectorate laws. After being sold and forced to marry against her will, Abina flees to seek her freedom and confronts the British legal system. Her battle for justice is a poignant narrative that exposes the hypocrisy of the colonial powers and the resilience of those who fought against their oppression. Told through stunning animation, the film is a compelling historical drama that delves into the complexity of freedom, colonialism, and the human spirit's unyielding desire for autonomy and dignity.
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Cast & Crew.
Gina Harris
Narrator
Toni Harry
Abina
Michael Behrens
Magistrate William Melton
Rhonnie Washington
Man in Market
Michael A. Behrens
Magistrate William Melton
Sasha Whitaker
Constable Moosa
Dee Spencer
Eccoah Coom
Soumyaa Kapil Behrens
Director
Details.
This Movie Is About.
slavery
court case
gold coast