Official movie poster for Mammy Water (1953), a documentary film

Mammy Water(1953)

5.7(7)19m1953-01-01
Documentary

Mammy Water Synopsis

"Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect.

Mammy Water (1953) is a documentary film directed by Jean Rouch, released on January 1, 1953 with a runtime of 19m. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.

Director:
Jean Rouch
Writers:
Jean Rouch
Producers:
Jean Rouch
Production:
Les Films de la Pléiade
Status:
Released

Mammy Water Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 7 ratings.

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Mammy Water – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Mammy Water online?

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Mammy Water (1953) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

When was Mammy Water released?

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Mammy Water was released on January 1, 1953 and runs for 19m.

Is Mammy Water worth watching?

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Mammy Water (1953) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.