Movie Description
House of Aama: Threads of Legacy
(2024)Overview
Filmmaker Jamal Ademola documents Akua Shabaka and her mother, Rebecca Henry, the creative minds behind the acclaimed fashion label House of Aama, as they journey to Accra, Ghana, seeking solace and inspiration after the death of Akua’s father Jamaiel Shabaka. Back in Los Angeles, they reflect on their stunning past collections that weave African folklore and migration stories from across the diaspora. Their reflections culminate in Sun Records, a magnificent ode to Free Jazz. Along the way, Akua uncovers unexpected and profound truths about her father. Executive produced by Monika Navarro and EmmoLei Sankofa.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jamal Ademola
- Producer : Kris Simms,Jamal Ademola
- Writer : Jamal Ademola
- Editor : Susannah Smith
- Cast : Akua Shabaka,Rebecca L. Henry,Jamaiel Shabaka,Sun Ra,Alice Coltrane,Pharoah Sanders,Michela Wariebi
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Facts
Original TitleHouse of Aama: Threads of Legacy
Status Released
Release Information
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2024-11-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 15m
Budget₹ 75000
Homepagehttps://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/house-of-aama-documentary/36379/
Production CompaniesWNET 13,Where the Buffalo Roam,Moxie Joe LLC,PBS American Masters
Genres
- Documentary
