By centering the film on a griot, Samb-Makharam emphasizes the importance of oral tradition and collective memory in shaping national identity.
The film uses the griot Khaly to bridge the past and present, showing that the struggles of today are rooted in a long history of resistance. Story Segment Theme of "Jom" Colonial Era Ababacar Samb-Makharam - Jom (1982)
At the heart of the film is the belief that is the source of all virtues. Samb-Makharam defines it as: By centering the film on a griot, Samb-Makharam
Sacrificing one's life to maintain dignity against colonial masters. Ababacar Samb-Makharam - Jom (1982)
An entertainer who inspires oppressed domestic workers to demand respect. 1980s (Present)