Rites Movie Review 1991

Documents the custom of female circumcision without sensationalism. This barbaric custom is still practiced in many cultures, especially in Africa. Describes the efforts of women worldwide to stop the practice. Facilitates clear-headed discussion. Winner at the Women in the Directors Chair, 1993; American Anthropological Association, 1991.

Distribution

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Available on VHS
Running time 52 minutes.

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Genres

Documentary Films, Sociology, Women, Prejudice, Ethnicity