Witches in Exile

Overview

In Ghana, women accused of witchcraft are torn from their families and banished to isolated "witch villages." This film follows accused witches through their daily struggle to survive in the Kukuo Witches Camp in Northern Ghana. As government agencies attempt to abolish this age-old tradition, these women find themselves caught between their society's deeply rooted beliefs and its drive toward modernization. Witches in Exile captures a country at a dramatic and emotional crossroads.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 5, 2004

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Ghana, United States of America

Director

Allison Berg

Producer

Allison Berg

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0465671