Jaha's Promise(2017)
Jaha's Promise Synopsis
A documentary about the life and activism of Jaha Dukureh, a Gambian anti-female genital mutilation campaigner who returns to her country of birth to confront the harmful tradition that she and 200 million women and girls have undergone globally.
Jaha's Promise (2017) is a documentary film directed by Kate O'Callaghan, released on March 16, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jaha Dukureh, Fanta Bai Secka, Halimatou Ceesay and Taina Bien Amie. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Kate O'Callaghan
- Producers:
- Kate O'Callaghan, Patrick Farrelly
- Cinematographer:
- Kate McCullough
- Production:
- Sveriges Utbildningsradio AB, SRF, RTÉ, ORF, DR, First Hand Films, Accidental Pictures, The Guardian
- Status:
- Released
Jaha's Promise (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jaha's Promise before you stream it.
Jaha's Promise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jaha Dukureh
as Self
- Fanta Bai Secka
Fanta Bai Secka
as Self
- Halimatou Ceesay
Halimatou Ceesay
as Self
- Taina Bien Amie
Taina Bien Amie
as Self
- Naima Abdullahi
Naima Abdullahi
as Self
- Mariam Camara
Mariam Camara
as Self
Ban Ki-moon
as Self
- Sait Matty Jaw
Sait Matty Jaw
as Self
- Hagie
Hagie
as Self
- Nancy Nyang
Nancy Nyang
as Self
- Abubacarr Jah
Abubacarr Jah
as Self
- Sainey Darboe
Sainey Darboe
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kate O'Callaghan, produced by Kate O'Callaghan and Patrick Farrelly.
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Jaha's Promise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Jaha's Promise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jaha's Promise online?
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Jaha's Promise (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jaha's Promise?
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The main cast of Jaha's Promise (2017) includes Jaha Dukureh, Fanta Bai Secka, Halimatou Ceesay, Taina Bien Amie and Naima Abdullahi. The film was directed by Kate O'Callaghan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jaha's Promise released?
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Jaha's Promise was released on March 16, 2017 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Jaha's Promise worth watching?
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Jaha's Promise (2017) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jaha's Promise?
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Yes. The official Jaha's Promise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.