Sally, an Ethiopian aristocrat, joined a communist rebel group at age 23 during the late 1970s amid the country's political upheaval.
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Sally, an Ethiopian aristocrat, joined a communist rebel group at age 23 during the late 1970s amid the country's political upheaval.
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Tamara Mariam Dawit reflects on her aunt Sally, an Ethiopian aristocrat who became a communist rebel in the late 1970s. After the Ethiopian revolution led to the fall of Emperor Haile Selassie, Sally vanished, leaving her family in turmoil. The film incorporates personal testimonies and archival footage to illustrate the stark contrasts between Sally's privileged upbringing and the political upheaval of the time. It questions the personal costs of political conviction amid a nation in crisis.
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Why Watch
- Meet Sally, an Ethiopian aristocrat turned rebel.
- Follow Tamara Dawit as she reveals family history.
- See the impact of the Ethiopian revolution on personal lives.
Did You Know
- Sally was an Ethiopian aristocrat-turned-communist-rebel.
- The film premiered on April 30, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- It was nominated for Best Documentary at the Durban International Film Festival in 2020.
- The film has a duration of 78 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Finding Sally?
Finding Sally was directed by Ethiopian-Canadian director Tamara Mariam Dawit.
When did Finding Sally premiere?
Finding Sally premiered on April 30, 2020, as part of CBC Television's special Hot Docs at Home series.
What awards was Finding Sally nominated for?
In 2021, Finding Sally was nominated for the Best Documentary Program at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards and for the Best Documentary at the Durban International Film Festival in 2020.
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