Doing Their Thing

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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

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      Ghana Film Industry Corporation

      United States

    Crew