Adama, the Fulani Magician

  • Taale Laafi Jim Rosellini
  • 1981
  • United States
  • 22 minutes
  • undetermined
  • DR
    DR

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