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Adama, the Fulani Magician

Taale Laafi Jim Rosellini
1981 United States 22 minutes undetermined

Adama Hamidou is a deaf mute. In spite of this, he is a famous African magician, actor, dancer, street performer and an adept of the ancient tradition of Yan-Taori magic. This film presents a portrait of the man and his culture, seen through Adama’s performances and interviews in which he tell his life story in sign language.

Production :
African Family Films
Distribution :
African Family Films
Sound :
Kathleen Johnson
Photography :
Taale Laafi Jim Rosellini

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