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Ghana10 Essential Films from GhanaStop 3 of 10

Heritage Africa

1988

A colonial-educated district commissioner in Ghana climbs the ranks by casting off his African identity and traditions, until the cost of what he has surrendered begins to dawn on him. Kwaw Ansah's acclaimed drama of colonialism and self-betrayal.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Ghana

This film is stop 3 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Ghana. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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