Abina and the Important Men

Abina and the Important Men

In this evocative animated drama based on a true story, Abina, a tenacious young girl in 1876 West Africa, defies the remnants of colonial slavery and embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim her freedom.

2017 en 55 minutes

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Plot

Set against the backdrop of the Gold Coast of West Africa in 1876, "Abina and the Important Men" follows the harrowing true story of Abina Mansah, a young girl who is enslaved and struggles against the British colonial system that seeks to control trade and manipulate local customs for its own benefit. Despite the abolition of slavery, Abina finds herself trapped in a society where the trade in slaves, particularly children, persists under the guise of protectorate laws. After being sold and forced to marry against her will, Abina flees to seek her freedom and confronts the British legal system. Her battle for justice is a poignant narrative that exposes the hypocrisy of the colonial powers and the resilience of those who fought against their oppression. Told through stunning animation, the film is a compelling historical drama that delves into the complexity of freedom, colonialism, and the human spirit's unyielding desire for autonomy and dignity.

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Cast

Gina Harris

Gina Harris

Narrator / Woman in Market

Toni Harry

Toni Harry

Abina

Dee Spencer

Dee Spencer

Eccoah Coom

Rhonnie Washington

Rhonnie Washington

Man in Market / Quamina Eddoo

Michael Behrens

Michael Behrens

Magistrate William Melton

Sasha Whitaker

Sasha Whitaker

Constable Moosa

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