Joy

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Overview

A Nigerian woman living in America struggles to convince her traditionalist husband not to circumcise their ten-year-old daughter.

Cast: Bayo Akinfemi, Sope Aluko, Georgina Elizabeth Okon, Hannah Tarver, Brooke-Monaé Westbrook

Director: Solomon Onita Jr.

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