Yellow Fever
Originally released in 2012. Yellow Fever is a animation/documentary film. directed by Ng'endo Mukii. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fumy Opeyemi, Chipo Kureya, and Margaret Njeri Mereka
Synopsis
What does beauty look like? In this award-winning short, Kenyan filmmaker Ng’endo Mukii combines animation, performance, and experimental techniques to create a visually arresting and psychologically penetrating exploration of the insidious impact of Western beauty standards and media-created ideals on African women’s perceptions of themselves. From hair-straightening to skin-lightening, YELLOW FEVER unpacks the cultural and historical forces that have long made Black women uncomfortable, literally, in their own skin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Kenya
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Fever about?
What does beauty look like? In this award-winning short, Kenyan filmmaker Ng’endo Mukii combines animation, performance, and experimental techniques to create a visually arresting and psychologic...
Who directed Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever was directed by Ng'endo Mukii.
How long is Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Yellow Fever released?
Yellow Fever was released on September 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yellow Fever?
The main cast of Yellow Fever includes Fumy Opeyemi, Chipo Kureya, Margaret Njeri Mereka, Sam Nokuzola Moyo, Abriani Njeri.