House of Aama: Threads of Legacy (2024)

0.0/10 • 15 min • Documentary

Overview

Filmmaker Jamal Ademola documents Akua Shabaka and her mother, Rebecca Henry, the creative minds behind the acclaimed fashion label House of Aama, as they journey to Accra, Ghana, seeking solace and inspiration after the death of Akua’s father Jamaiel Shabaka. Back in Los Angeles, they reflect on their stunning past collections that weave African folklore and migration stories from across the diaspora. Their reflections culminate in Sun Records, a magnificent ode to Free Jazz. Along the way, Akua uncovers unexpected and profound truths about her father. Executive produced by Monika Navarro and EmmoLei Sankofa.

Cast

Akua Shabaka

Herself

Rebecca L. Henry

Herself

Jamaiel Shabaka

Himself

Sun Ra

Himself

Alice Coltrane

Herself

Pharoah Sanders

himself

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