My White Baby (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, My White Baby is a notable film directed by Akosua Adoma Owusu, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Me Broni Ba is a lyrical portrait of hair salons in Kumasi, Ghana. The tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa is evoked through images of women practicing hair braiding on discarded white baby dolls from the West. The film unfolds through a series of vignettes, set against a child's story of migrating from Ghana to the United States. The film uncovers the meaning behind the Akan term of endearment, me broni ba, which means “my white baby.”
Who’s in it. My White Baby stars Oprah Winfrey as Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited).
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My White Baby page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My White Baby (2009)?
- In CA, My White Baby is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in My White Baby?
- My White Baby stars Oprah Winfrey.
- When was My White Baby released?
- My White Baby was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.