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About Paa Joe and the Lion

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Not rated Not rated

Year Released:

2016

Format:

2K DCP

Genres:

Documentary

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Directed by Benjamin Wigley

Paa Joe and the Lion features the intriguingly beautiful fantasy coffins of Ghana and one of the key carvers, Paa Joe. Known as the “Grandfather of the Ghanaian fantasy coffin movement,” Paa Joe has had great success in the international art market, as well as the local coffin market, but change and hard times have fallen on his workshop. Follow Paa Joe and his apprentice, Jacob, on a journey to the UK to reestablish their workshop.