Plot — What is Mammy Water about?

"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.

Top Cast & Director

Directed by: Jean Rouch

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Quick Facts

TypeMovie
Released1953
GenreDocumentary
LanguageFrench
Runtime19 min
Audience Score57% (5.7/10, 7 votes)

Mammy Water — FAQ

Is Mammy Water worth watching? Mammy Water holds a 5.7/10 rating from 7 viewers. "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 tobacc

Who directed Mammy Water? Directed by Jean Rouch.

Where can I stream Mammy Water? You can stream Mammy Water on OVID. Availability may vary by region.

When did Mammy Water release? It released in 1953.

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