In the Name of Your Daughter
Originally released in 2018. In the Name of Your Daughter is a documentary film. directed by Giselle Portenier. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Terrified of stories of girls bleeding to death, young Tanzanian children face a terrible choice: whether to submit to female genital mutilation and child marriage, or risk their lives and run away from home. Rhobi Samwelly, a brave local hero, stands up to her community and provides a Safe House to protect the courageous girls. Although female genital mutilation (FGM) is harmful and illegal, in Northern Tanzania it is widely believed that girls' clitorises must be cut off to reduce promiscuity. Mutilated girls also demand twice the bride price as uncut girls. The chillingly named 'cutting season' runs through the school holidays in December. Now, some of the most courageous girls in the world, some as young as eight, are leaving everyone they love behind to run to a Safe House, not knowing if they'll ever see their families again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In the Name of Your Daughter about?
Terrified of stories of girls bleeding to death, young Tanzanian children face a terrible choice: whether to submit to female genital mutilation and child marriage, or risk their lives and run away...
Who directed In the Name of Your Daughter?
In the Name of Your Daughter was directed by Giselle Portenier.
How long is In the Name of Your Daughter?
In the Name of Your Daughter has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was In the Name of Your Daughter released?
In the Name of Your Daughter was released on March 20, 2018 in theaters.