
1953
"Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect.
Mammy Water (1953) is a Documentary film that follows "Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect. Currently, you can watch Mammy Water on OVID. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 7 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.