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Communicatio
South African Journal for Communication Theory and Research
Volume 38, 2012 - Issue 2: African communication/media theory
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Identity and culture in theorising African perspectives of communication: The case of an African cinematic model

Pages 181-194 | Published online: 17 Sep 2012

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FILMOGRAPHY

  • Bamako . 2006 . Abderrahamane Sissako , Mali .
  • Camp de Thiaroye . 1987 . Ousmane Sembene , Senegal .
  • Ceddo – The People . 1977 . Ousmane Sembene , Senegal .
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