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2020 Sarasota Film Festival

A Girl From Mogadishu

1 hr 53 minIreland, BelgiumEnglish

About this film

A powerful and riveting narrative based on the true story of Ifrah Ahmed, who — having escaped war-torn Somalia — has emerged as one of the world's foremost international activists against gender-based violence.

Credits

Director
Mary McGuckian
Producer
Mary McGuckian
Screenwriter
Mary McGuckian
Cast
Aja Naomi King, Barkhad Abdi, Martha Canga Antonio, Luke Spencer Roberts, Orla Brady, Maryam Mursal, Stanley Townsend, Pauline McLynn
Main SlateAfrican American SpotlightNarrative (Feature)Drama
A Girl From Mogadishu
A Girl From Mogadishu — production still