The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
David and Judith MacDougall are exploring the marriage rituals and roles of Turkana women in this ethnographic documentary. The film's biggest part is taken up by talks between the Turkana people. As one of the first ethnographic documentaries "A Wife Among Wives" subtitles these talks so that the viewer can get a better and probably more personal understanding of the life of the Turkana.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- David MacDougallDirector
- Judith MacDougallDirector
Themes
africapolygamytribal customsethnographicaltribal peopleethnographic filmtribal ritualeastern africapolygynypolygynous marriage