Doing Their Thing
movie
Released January 01, 1971
Overview
In a modern Africa, where the music of James Brown is starting to arrive, young people are coming into conflict with the older generations. A musical comedy that tells the story of a girl who wants to become a singer. Her father would rather see her embark on a safer career. But the girl leaves school and, with her mother's help, succeeds in convincing him to send her to the country to study traditional music. Thanks to her stay in the villages in the company of a sociologist friend, the young girl discovers the deep African roots of Afro-American music. When she goes back to the city, she begins to write songs combining Afro-American soul and traditional music
Runtime
1h 30m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Doing Their Thing
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Ghana
Spoken Languages
Production Companies
- no logo available
Ghana Film Industry Corporation
United States