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by Andrea Leland, Kathy Berger
Genocide, exile, Diaspora and persecution did not break the spirit of the
Garifuna people. Descendants of African and Carib-Indians, the Garifuna
fought to maintain their homeland on St. Vincent
in the Caribbean. For this love of freedom, they were exiled by the British
to Central America at the end of the 18th century. The untold story of their
ancestors' resistance to slavery is described by the descendants of these
courageous Garifuna forebears.
With vivid and engaging footage, and, shot entirely in Belize, this
documentary celebrates the continuity of Garifuna culture, a direct
consequence of their bold determination. The universal theme of continuity
of culture in the face of overwhelming odds is passionately told and speaks
to the testament of the human spirit, one which many cultures share.
We learn of their unique history, language, food preparation, spirituality,
music and dance. It is a little known story
that deserves its place in the annals of the African Diaspora.
Appropriate for:
Elementary School•Middle School•High
School•College/University
ORDER CODE: ND515V
VIDEO
ORDER CODE: ND515DVD
DVD
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