A young Ghanaian woman flees her father's village to escape an arranged marriage and female genital mutilation, seeking refugee status in the U.S.
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A young Ghanaian woman flees her father's village to escape an arranged marriage and female genital mutilation, seeking refugee status in the U.S.
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Synopsis
Baba, a young woman from Ghana, seeks her father's approval for her marriage. Instead, he demands she marry a different man and undergo female genital mutilation, a practice in his tribe. Fearing for her safety, Baba flees her father's village. She arrives in the United States, where she applies for refugee status. The film follows her struggles within the U.S. immigration system as she seeks safety and autonomy.
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Why Watch
- Meet a young Ghanaian woman fighting for her freedom.
- See the impact of forced marriage on personal lives.
- Find out about the asylum process in the U.S.
Did You Know
- Asylum was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short in 2003.
- The film has a duration of 20 minutes.
- The protagonist is a young woman from Ghana.
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Who directed the documentary Asylum?
Asylum was directed by Sandy McLeod.
What is the runtime of the documentary Asylum?
The runtime of Asylum is 20 minutes.
What was the reason the young Ghanaian woman sought refugee status in the U.S.?
She sought refugee status due to her father's attempt to force her into marriage and the threat of female genital mutilation.
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