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Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil

MOVIE • 2015

Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil

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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.

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Documentary

Top Cast

Alice Walker

Alice Walker

Narrator

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Donna Read

Director

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Donna Roberts

Director

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Theatrical release date: August 8, 2015

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Film

Status

Released

Release

August 8, 2015

Runtime

52 min

Language

Portuguese

Origin

Brazil

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