Good Girl
by Sunita Miya Muganza
2023, Canada, 13 mins
7:30 PM on Sept 22, 2024
About the movie
English: Halima, a single mother living in a close-knit East African community in Calgary, is thrust into a precarious situation when she makes a last-minute decision to stop her 13-year-old daughter Salama’s trip back to Kenya to be circumcised. Halima knows that her choice to flout tradition may cost her everything: her community, reputation, and way of life. Once Salama’s secret relationship is exposed by Neema, the Grande Dame of the community, Halima is forced to demand the very thing that she has been conditioned to disregard: autonomy and sexual liberation for her daughter and herself.
Français: Halima, une mère célibataire vivant dans une communauté étroitement liée d’Afrique de l’Est à Calgary, se retrouve dans une situation précaire lorsqu’elle prend une décision de dernière minute pour empêcher le voyage de sa fille de 13 ans, Salama, au Kenya afin d’être circoncise. Halima sait que son choix de braver la tradition peut tout lui coûter : sa communauté, sa réputation et son mode de vie. Une fois que la relation secrète de Salama est révélée par Neema, la Grande Dame de la communauté, Halima est contrainte de demander la chose même à laquelle elle a été conditionnée à ignorer : l’autonomie et la libération sexuelle pour sa fille et elle-même.
About the directors
Sunita Miya Muganza
Sunita Miya Muganza is an acclaimed writer, director, and the visionary founder of Grassroots International Production, commonly known as Gripmedia Films. With a career spanning over a decade, Sunita has garnered numerous awards for her work in the film industry, earning a reputation for her compelling storytelling and impactful direction. Her 2017 short documentary, “Badassery,” explored the experiences of black female DJs, highlighting her storytelling prowess. Projects like “The Intersection,” “Love & Green Tea,” and “Connexion” underscore her versatility. Notably, her contributions to the CBC docuseries “Devout and Out” earned her a Banff International Rookie Award nomination. Sunita’s work on “Sex with Sue” also garnered awards, showcasing her ability to tackle diverse subjects authentically.
Through her innovative approach and dedication to authentic narratives, Sunita Miya Muganza continues to inspire and influence the next generation of filmmakers, leaving an indelible mark on the global film industry.
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