Sander Burger, 97 minutes, Drama/Adventure, English and Dutch with Arabic and English subtitles, 2022.  

Ama is a determined young swimmer who, alongside her best friend Thijs, works tirelessly to prepare for their upcoming championships. Despite being raised by Senegalese parents in the Netherlands, Ama identifies as Dutch and doesn’t think much about her heritage. However, when her family is suddenly faced with deportation, Ama finds comfort in the fantastical stories her mother tells her about their homeland, and the magical porcupine that serves as her family’s totem animal. Join Ama on a journey of self-discovery as she learns to embrace her heritage and finds the strength to stand up for her family and culture. 

The film won five international awards, including the Grand Jury Award Feature Live Action at the 2023 New York International Children’s Film Festival.

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