Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil (2015)
Yemanjá
A documentary film about the Candomblé spiritual culture in Bahia, Brazil. Grounded in strong community and Earth-based wisdom, this vibrant tradition evolved from the ways of enslaved Africans. The film explores Candomblé's history, social challenges and triumphs through the voices of extraordinary women leaders.
- Date of release
- 2015-08-08
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Donna Roberts, Donna Read
Casting
- Alice Walker — Narrator
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