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The Story of Mariama
Overview
Mariama is the best student in her village and has a bright future. Her parents dream of sending her to America. But a predatory teacher and the malevolence of patriarchy threaten to derail it all.
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Cast
Isatou Jatta
Mariama
Mariama Bojang
Anty
Binta Manjang
Mother
Gibbriel Janneh
Father
Musa Konteh
Teacher
Kaddy Manjang
Friend
Lamin Touray
Doctor
Musa Jassey
Rescuer
Bakary Bajo
Streetboy 1
Abdul Aziz Jouf
Streetboy 2
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