House of Aama: Threads of Legacy (2024)
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
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