Ama(1991)
Ama Synopsis
A golden floppy disk becomes a prophetic device through which a young Ghanaian girl living in England, Ama, rediscovers her African identity. She learns its contents at the office where her mother cleans. The disk, through magic realism and by way of ancestors, warns her of the dangers of forgetting one's heritage.
Ama (1991) is a drama film directed by Nii Kwate Owoo, released on September 6, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Thomas Baptiste, Anima Misa, Roger Griffiths and Joy Elias-Rilwan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Nii Kwate Owoo
- Writers:
- Kwesi Owusu
- Producers:
- Kwesi Owusu, Nii Kwate Owoo
- Production:
- Efiri Tete Films, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Ama Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thomas Baptiste
as Babs
Anima Misa
as Corri
Roger Griffiths
as Joe
- Joy Elias-Rilwan
Joy Elias-Rilwan
as Araba
- Georgina Ackerman
Georgina Ackerman
as Ama
- Gary Marius
Gary Marius
as Paul
- Verona Marshall
Verona Marshall
as Joyce
Eddie Tagoe
as Brother Josh
- Evans Oma Hunter
Evans Oma Hunter
- Alexandra Duah
Alexandra Duah
Key crew
Directed by Nii Kwate Owoo, written by Kwesi Owusu, produced by Kwesi Owusu and Nii Kwate Owoo.
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Ama Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Ama – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ama online?
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Who stars in Ama?
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The main cast of Ama (1991) includes Thomas Baptiste, Anima Misa, Roger Griffiths, Joy Elias-Rilwan and Georgina Ackerman. The film was directed by Nii Kwate Owoo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ama released?
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Ama was released on September 6, 1991 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Ama worth watching?
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Ama (1991) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.