✉news WarSudan first seen 9 h ago, last 19 min ago, peak #11
Sudanese director's Cotton Queen explores colonialism and women's rights
Original: The Sudanese director’s film, Cotton Queen, is a story of women’s rights and the scars of British colonialism
Sudanese director Suzannah Mirghani's new film Cotton Queen is drawing attention for its portrayal of women's rights and the lasting scars of British colonialism in Sudan. The film centres on women in the cotton-growing regions of the country, connecting the colonial legacy of cotton production to contemporary struggles over land, labour and gender. Coverage highlights it as a rare cinematic look at Sudanese history told through women's experiences.
Why now: The film is newly released and offers a rare international portrayal of Sudan's colonial history and women's lives.
Cotton QueenSudanSuzannah MirghaniUnited Kingdom
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- The Sudanese director’s film, Cotton Queen, is a story of women’s rights and the scars of British colonialism · hyphenonline.com
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