01 Jan 1963
The African Tale
A USSR animated short adapted from one of Jomo Kenyatta's fables.
The Story of Mariama
Mariama is the best student in her village and has a bright future. Her parents dream of sending her to America. But a predatory teacher and the malevolence of patriarchy threaten to derail it all.
Top Billed Cast
Isatou Jatta Mariama
Mariama Bojang Anty
Binta Manjang Mother
Gibbriel Janneh Father
Musa Konteh Teacher
Kaddy Manjang Friend
Lamin Touray Doctor
Bakary Bajo Streetboy 1
Abdul Aziz Jouf Streetboy 2
Demba Jammeh Policeman
Fatou Cham Story Listener 2
Mattar Jabang Story Listener 3
Ebrima Assoul Ebrima Child
Awa .m. Lowe Student 1
Fatou Touray Student 2
Arokey Touray Student 3
Abdoulie Njie Student 4
Abdou Manneh Student 5
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