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198390 minPGdocumentary

The Voodoo Connection

198390 minPGdocumentary

Various ceremonies and modern choreography influenced by voodoo tradition are filmed during the Festival Of The Dead in Haiti.

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Various ceremonies and modern choreography influenced by voodoo tradition are filmed during the Festival Of The Dead in Haiti.

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Alan Neumandirector

Alan Neumanwriter

Alan Neumancast

Max Beauvoir

Max Beauvoircast

Odette Latour Wienercast

Synopsis

Haiti's voodoo culture features prominently in this documentary. It includes a survey of traditions, rites, and practices that form this belief system. Various ceremonies are filmed, with a focus on the Festival of the Dead, known as Fete Ghede. The spirit of Baron Samedi is also highlighted. Modern choreography influenced by voodoo traditions appears throughout the film. The runtime is 90 minutes.

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