Akwaaba II: The Return
Directed by
Sybil D Jatta
We return, We discover, We rise, We empower.
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- ABOUT
- BIO
- SCREENINGS
- AWARDS
- CREDITS
- GALLERY
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Synopsis
The Trailblazers, African Americans who traveled to Africa, The Motherland, for the first time, return to see the results of their initial trip. Visiting newly constructed children's schools they supported. New structures include new libraries, classrooms, desks, new playground equipment with technology donations. Boar holes added to villages, providing water, and flushing toilets. Jessica McDonald, NWSL professional women's soccer player, and World Cup Champion, will be conducting soccer camps for children in the countries of Gambia, and Ghana.
Bio
Sybil D. Jatta, Director, Singer, Actress, Producer, Writer, Filmmaker, Documentarian. A proud native of Phoenix, AZ, daughter of the late great performer, Peter Martin, and Abbie McDonald, oldest of 9 children 7 girls 2 boys. Directorial debut for the film "Akwaaba The Awakening", a full length feature documentary chronicling the lives of African Americans from Los Angeles, traveling to Africa the Motherland for the first time. Accepted in the prestigious Pan African Film Festival, Women's International Film Festival and Cleveland Urban Film Festival for 2021. Currently has received global recognition with over 200 awards and Global Filmmaker of the year 2025. Humbled, grateful, knowing "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
Screening History
World Premiere - Pan African Film Festival 2021
African Academy Awards 2022
Pure Magic International Film Festival 2023
Silicon Beach Festival 2023
Cannes World Art Festival 2023
Awards History
World Premiere Pan African Film Festival 2021 - Official Selection
African Academy Awards 2022 - Nominee
Pure Magic International Film Festival 2023 - Best Adventure Documentary Winner
Silicon Beach Festival 2023 - Best Documentary Feature Grand Prize Winner
Cannes World Art Festival 2023 - Best Documentary Feature, Best Director, Best Cinematography
Credits
Musical Director - Dr. Tony Wilkins
Editor - Angela Colabella
Producer - Dawn Sutherland
Producer - Betty Arnold
Subject - NWSL Soccer Player Jessica McDonald
Gallery
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