African Women in Films
Paper Details The review should have an appropriate title. It should contain at least two
sections. The first section should reflect what Moscowitz calls ‘the
boilerplate’ treatment and basic information. That section should tell the
reader about what they might need to know about the film and its producer,
director, the setting, lead characters, production funders and collaborators,
etc. This section should be guided by Moscowitz. Beyond that first section is
what we might call the “beyond the boiler- plate” section. Here is where you
want to provide the substance of your review. The issues that grab your
attention are the issues to focus on in this section. Relationships between
characters, aspects of African culture, portrayals of Africa/Africans (women
especially), and other issues of interest to you should be the focus. This again
should be guided by Moscowitz and the Handy-Dandy Guide.
Watch one of these movies and write a review about it:
1- Sisters of the screen – directed by Beti Ellerson
2- Selbe and so many others directed by Safi Faye
3- Sisters in Law by Florence Ayisi; Kim Longinotto
4-Women with Open Eyes by Ann-Laure Folly
