Fire Eyes

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Documentary

Overview

This powerful and important film is the first to present an African viewpoint on a culturally explosive issue. Somali filmmaker Soraya Mire knows firsthand about the traditional African practice of female genital mutilation. At thirteen she was subjected to it and spent the next twenty years recovering physically and emotionally from its cruel legacy. Fire Eyes explores the socio-economic, psychological, and medical consequences of this ancient custom which affects more than 80 million women worldwide.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1994
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Production: Persistent Productions
Director: Soraya Mire
Producer: Soraya Mire
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0109804