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202219 minGdoc-short

Colonialism Indigenous Histories

Calling Cabral

202219 minGdoc-short

Amílcar Cabral's legacy shapes contemporary Guinea-Bissau as the nation reflects on its anti-colonial struggles and the lasting effects of colonialism.

Colonialism Indigenous Histories

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Amílcar Cabral's legacy shapes contemporary Guinea-Bissau as the nation reflects on its anti-colonial struggles and the lasting effects of colonialism.

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Welket Bungué

Welket Bunguédirector

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Joãozinho da Costacast

Suaila Fonseca Cácast

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Amílcar Cabral’s voice resonates throughout Guinea-Bissau as the country reflects on its anti-colonial history. The 19-minute documentary intertwines themes of mysticism and resistance. It presents a personal narrative that connects the past struggles for independence with contemporary experiences in the nation. Through Cabral's legacy, the film captures the ongoing impact of colonialism on the people of Guinea-Bissau.

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