Women are involved in the African film industry in a variety of roles, though they have been underrepresented in creative positions. == Background == During the colonial era Africa was exclusively represented exclusively by Western filmmakers, which resulted in portrayals of Africa and African people as "exoticized", "submissive workers" or as "savage or cannibalistic".
Women are involved in the African film industry in a variety of roles, though they have been underrepresented in creative positions. == Background == During the colonial era Africa was exclusively represented exclusively by Western filmmakers, which resulted in portrayals of Africa and African people as "exoticized", "submissive workers" or as "savage or cannibalistic".
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