As a producer I've met many people with compelling stories but none so as compelling as Mimi Ramsey. A victim of FGM & countless reciprocal damages from the result, Mimi made stopping this practice in Ethiopia AND US her life's mission. When I produced this piece in 1999 with hopes to get funding to make a full documentary with all the footage I have, it wasn't the best timing. People didn't want to talk about it, but it's back in the news and relevant. I'm want to keep my promise to Mimi.
I have been privileged to meet Mimi Ramsey and to hear her speak.
Nicholas Kristof has an article about FGM in the 05/12/11 New York Times titled "A Rite of Torture for Girls." This article is online.
It is good that this issue is getting some attention now.
jtubebx1 9 months ago
As a producer I've met many people with compelling stories but none so as compelling as Mimi Ramsey. A victim of FGM & countless reciprocal damages from the result, Mimi made stopping this practice in Ethiopia AND US her life's mission. When I produced this piece in 1999 with hopes to get funding to make a full documentary with all the footage I have, it wasn't the best timing. People didn't want to talk about it, but it's back in the news and relevant. I'm want to keep my promise to Mimi.
TheShiningStar1 1 year ago