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Jaha's Promise

2017·Movie
1h 20min
IMDb7.6

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A documentary about the life and activism of Jaha Dukureh, a Gambian anti-female genital mutilation campaigner who returns to her country of birth to confront the harmful tradition that she and 200 million women and girls have undergone globally.
DocumentaryFemale Genital MutilationActivismSocial JusticePersonal JourneyPoliticalCulturalEmpoweringHuman Rights

Crew

Directed by:
Patrick Farrelly, Kate O'Callaghan
Produced by:
Patrick Farrelly, Jennifer Chen, Alan Hayling
Composed by:
Killian Fitzgerald, Michael Fleming

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Jaha's Promise legally?

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreeOVIDCineverseDocuramaFilms

Jaha's Promise is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jaha's Promise worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Jaha's Promise?

1 h 20 min

Jaha's Promise runs 1 h 20 min.

Is Jaha's Promise based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Jaha's Promise in?

EnglishWolof

It was made in English, with some Wolof. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Gambia, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Austria.

In how many countries can I watch Jaha's Promise?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jaha's Promise in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.