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Title:
The Women's Olamal: The Organization of a Maasai Fertility Ceremony [digital video]
Added Author:
Llelewyn-Davies, Melissa, author, film director.

Kisaju, contributor.

Kisaro, contributor.

Nolmeeyu, contributor.

Nolpiyaya, contributor.

Ole Kopio, contributor.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), producer.
Publication Date:
2014
Publication Information:
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2014.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 110 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Abstract:
The Women's Olamal follows the events that preceded a controversial ceremony in Loita, Kenya, to bless the women and to increase their ability to have children. This film, presented in observational style with limited commentary, depicts some of the tensions between men and women in Maasai society which, in this case, erupt in a violent row between them.
General Note:
Title from title frames.
Technical Details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subject Term:
Maasai.

Gender status.

Violence.

Gender.

Rites and ceremonies.

Fertility.

Childbirth.
Language:
English
Additional Language:
In English, Subtitles in English.
Added Corporate Author:
Kanopy (Firm)
Electronic Access:
Access immediately on Kanopy
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