Multimedia Collection
God Gave Her a Mercedes Benz
VHS
48 minutes
DT582.4 .G641 1993
The colorful markets of Africa are often dominated by strong older women. They control price and determine who can buy their goods. These imperious women rule the market and are treated with deference. Thanks to their business acumen, they have amassed a great deal of wealth, which they can often spend on material possessions. These women are referred to as Mama Benz. Why? Because each one has as her trademark a prized possession, a chauffeured Mercedes Benz. This film focuses on one woman who presides over the cloth market in Lome, Togo.
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