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Release Year2015
Runtime0h 52m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorDonna Read, Donna Roberts
WritersDonna Read, Donna Roberts
TypeFeature Film
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Also Known AsYemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil
About Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil
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.
Directed by Donna Read, Donna Roberts, Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil leans on a strong ensemble — Alice Walker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2015.
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