Esi Schimming-Chase

Namibia. 1980s. Apartheid is in full swing. Two kids born in opposing sides of the color divide defy the times through their friendship. The consequences are severe.

In 1997, six African women pledged that in the first year of the new millennium they would tell their stories, stories by African women. They called their series "Mama Africa" and drew their tales from the depths of their hearts. The result is a groundbreaking initiative bringing together the incredibly fresh talents of six female directors from the vast and diverse continent of Africa.