ANUMASA (INEXHAUSTIBLE WATER)

ANUMASA (INEXHAUSTIBLE WATER) is a short Docu-film shot by a team of four in 10 days covering the other side of slavery. Most know about the whitewashed version of the Trans-Atlantic, Middle passage, slave trade and slavery in the Americas; but most do not know about the slave raids, slave markets and slave dungeons that preceded the Trans-Atlantic taking place on the coast and in the heart of West Africa, specifically in Ghana. ANUMASA (INEXHAUSTIBLE WATER) is a short docu-film told from the voice of Ghanaians' on what preceded the Middle passage–raids, deals, and markets–in the Southern and Northern parts of Ghana. This short docu-film shows a compelling truth omitted from history. After viewing the gruesome realities of what people made it through in this short docu-film, you will come to understand the strength and hope of Ghana's word and its people in their embodiment of ANUMASA–INEXHAUSTIBLE WATER.

  • Adam Thomason
    Director
    Southern Light: Overexposed
  • Adam Thomason
    Writer
  • William Haun
    Writer
  • Adam Thomason
    Producer
  • William Haun
    Producer
  • Natalie Roush
    Lead Camera Operator
  • Adam Thomason
    Cinematography
  • Natalie Roush
    Cinematography
  • Luke In
    Photgraphers
  • Ellie Graham
    Photgraphers
  • Adam Thomason
    Secondary Camera
  • Adam Thomason
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Docu-film
  • Runtime:
    33 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Ghana
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon , Mavic & Sony a6300
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • N/A

    Best Short
Distribution Information
  • N/A
Director Biography - Adam Thomason

I–Adam "Lumkile" Thomason have traveled to over 15 countries conveying observing the life and humanity of others. The countries of travel include Sudan, Kenya, South Africa, China, Greece, and Palestine to name a few. A native of Detroit, Michigan, I graciously made it through adverse circumstances, be it violence, broken homes, racial discrimination and more. WIth over seventeen years of experience as it pertains to travel, branding and living in ethnically divided countries, cultures, sub-cultures, and relationships I love people in this world. I am a new filmmaker as of 2018 but have been in the entertainment, film and fashion world since 1999. I am a unique filmmaker who understands the heart and soul of people present, with the hope of healing and peace.

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Director Statement

This docufilm is special because we wanted to take a small team of four to Ghana that could fit everything we needed in carry-ons, do research ahead of time, but have Ghanaians be the lead voice and be adaptable to what might change. Many things you see in the docufilm is a product of when preparation meets spontaneity. We shot with a Canon D Mark 2, Sony a6300 and a Mavic drone. So proud of my team. We wanted to tell a needed story that has been hidden. This short docu-film makes me proud to be of the African diaspora and enlightened to the privileged knowledge given to me by the Ghanaian people.