Beatrice Ntuba to appear in person with her film Sisters in Law.
Q&A to follow the screening.
July 11, 2006.
The Mary Sidney Society presents, from Cameroon, Beatrice Ntuba in person with her film SISTERS IN LAW. Winner of the Prix de Essai at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival and described as “one of the best documentaries of all time” by the Telluride Film Festival, the film offers a fascinating, inspiring, and often hilarious look at the daily work of a small courthouse in Cameroon where two tough-minded women—prosecutor Vera Ngassa (above, left) and Court President Beatrice Ntuba (above, right)—have taken charge in a historic coup.
In SISTERS IN LAW, directed by Kim Loginotto and Florence Ayisi, the two female judges try Cameroon’s first domestic trials, finally inserting a gender-neutral sense of law and order into their town. This documentary records the process of the first conviction of spousal abuse.
Insightful and compassionate, SISTERS IN LAW presents a rare strong and positive view of African women—truly capturing an emerging spirit of courage, hope, and the possibility of change.
The Mary Sidney Society will host a private benefit dinner with Beatrice Ntuba before the film. Please see the details below.
POSITIVELY SOARS . . . Who are these women, and can they please take over the world soon?-Nathan Lee, The New York Times
Illuminating, entertaining . . . you might start to seriously wonder if there's a way to get [Vera Ngassa] to run for office here in America.-Gene Seymour, Newsday
A triumphal portrait of women taking matters into their own hands.-Joshua Land, Time Out
The women are so compelling—and the sense of justice so satisfying—I can’t imagine any audience resisting SISTERS IN LAW.-Stuart Klawans, The Nation
This is a story of real heroism that will leave you weeping, laughing, and singing . . . my early candidate for breakout feel-good documentary of the year.-Andrew O'Hehir, Salon
INSPIRATIONAL . . . A family-court western in which a pair of tart-talking gunslingers . . . bring justice.-J. Hoberman, The Village Voice
Pre-Film Benefit Dinner
A benefit dinner with Beatrice Ntuba will be held before the screening!
- 5:30 p.m.
- 1122 Old Santa Fe Trail (home of Frieda Arth)
- $10 for Mary Sidney Society members
- $50 for non-members
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