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House of Aama: Threads of Legacy

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Filmmaker Jamal Ademola documents Akua Shabaka and her mother, Rebecca Henry, the creative minds behind the acclaimed fashion label House of Aama, as they journey to Accra, Ghana, seeking solace and inspiration after the death of Akua’s father Jamaiel Shabaka. Back in Los Angeles, they reflect on their stunning past collections that weave African folklore and migration stories from across the diaspora. Their reflections culminate in Sun Records, a magnificent ode to Free Jazz. Along the way, Akua uncovers unexpected and profound truths about her father. Executive produced by Monika Navarro and EmmoLei Sankofa.

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Los Angeles, CaliforniaFashionStorytellingFolkloreAfrican MythologyFree JazzGhanaThought ProvokingAlice ColtraneAfrican American

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What is House of Aama: Threads of Legacy (2024) about?

Filmmaker Jamal Ademola documents Akua Shabaka and her mother, Rebecca Henry, the creative minds behind the acclaimed fashion label House of Aama, as they journey to Accra, Ghana, seeking solace and inspiration after the death of Akua’s father Jamaiel Shabaka. Back in Los Angeles, they reflect on their stunning past collections that weave African folklore and migration stories from across the…

Who stars in House of Aama: Threads of Legacy?

House of Aama: Threads of Legacy stars Akua Shabaka (Herself), Rebecca L. Henry (Herself), Jamaiel Shabaka (Himself), Sun Ra (Himself), Alice Coltrane (Herself). The film was directed by Jamal Ademola.

How long is House of Aama: Threads of Legacy?

House of Aama: Threads of Legacy has a runtime of 15 min and premiered in 2024.

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