40 Minutes

Season 10 Episode 15: A Cruel Ritual

'I was born and brought up in Britain. I was 8 years old when I was circumcised. I really thought I was going to die, because of the pain, having no anaesthetic. You have a lady holding your mouth so you cannot scream, you have two ladies on your chest and the other two holding the legs.'. Seven years ago, 40 Minutes' first film on female circumcision led to the law which banned it in this country. Today's film reveals that the practice of genital mutilation of young girls is still flourishing in Britain today.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

14

Episodes:

322

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

1981

IMDb:

6.4