African Woman, (1980) Ijeoma Iloputaife
African Woman USAtells the story of an African woman studying dance in the U. S. and working to support a daughter at home, along with two others back in Africa. After receiving a work permit she is ecstatic, but must battle both sexism and racism when looking for a job. Her troubles continue when a man posing as a producer betrays her. The film uses jazz and traditional African music to underscore the themes of friendship and danger that shape an African immigrants experience of America. Trisha Lendo
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