Louis Sarno recorded over 1,000 hours of music from the BaAka community in the Central African jungle during his 25-year stay with them.
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Louis Sarno recorded over 1,000 hours of music from the BaAka community in the Central African jungle during his 25-year stay with them.
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Louis Sarno, an American, traveled to the Central African jungle 25 years ago after hearing a song on the radio. He recorded over 1,000 hours of music from the BaAka community and became part of their culture. Now, he takes his son Samedi Mathurin Bokombe to America, fulfilling a long-held promise. As they navigate this new environment, Louis confronts his disconnection from American society and the effects of globalization on the rainforest. The film raises concerns about the future of the BaAka's musical heritage.
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- Meet Louis Sarno and his son Samedi in America.
- See the BaAka community's music and culture.
- Find out how globalization affects rainforests.
Did You Know
- Louis Sarno stayed with the BaAka community for 25 years.
- The film won the Best Feature Length Documentary Award in 2013.
- It received the Grand Prix at the Planete+Doc International Film Festival in 2014.
- The documentary has a runtime of 98 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Song from the Forest?
Michael Obert directed the documentary Song from the Forest.
What award did Song from the Forest win at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam?
Song from the Forest won the Best Feature Length Documentary Award at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
How long is the documentary Song from the Forest?
The documentary Song from the Forest has a duration of 98 minutes.
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