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David, a young rapper from Guinea known as Black Doh, stows away on overseas ships to the “land of Maradona”. His friends, his family and his mother remained in Africa, whom he never saw again. He records his first album with songs in soussou, French and Spanish. Years later, his first album arrives in Africa. This is a film that travels between Argentina and Africa, reflecting filial routes and roots, clashes and meeting of cultures.
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David, a young rapper from Guinea known as Black Doh, stows away on overseas ships to the “land of Maradona”. His friends, his family and his mother remained in Africa, whom he never saw again. He records his first album with songs in soussou, French and Spanish. Years later, his first album arrives in Africa. This is a film that travels between Argentina and Africa, reflecting filial routes and roots, clashes and meeting of cultures.
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Genre:Documentary
Written By:Rubén Plataneo
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Runtime:97 minutes
Studio:INCAA
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