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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.

Directed byJamal Ademola

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 15m
Language
EN
Released
November 14, 2024
Budget
$75,000
Studios
WNET 13Where the Buffalo RoamMoxie Joe LLC

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HOUSE OF AAMA: THREADS OF LEGACY TRAILER | BCC Program | 2025 Seattle Black Film Festival

HOUSE OF AAMA: THREADS OF LEGACY TRAILER | BCC Program | 2025 Seattle Black Film Festival

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Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
Akua Shabaka

Akua Shabaka

Herself

Rebecca L. Henry

Rebecca L. Henry

Herself

Jamaiel Shabaka

Jamaiel Shabaka

Himself

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Himself

Alice Coltrane

Alice Coltrane

Herself

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders

himself

Michela Wariebi

Herself

Creative team
Directed by
Jamal Ademola
Jamal Ademola
Written by
Jamal Ademola
Jamal Ademola
Produced by
Kris Simms
Jamal Ademola
Jamal Ademola

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