Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 8, 2015

Original language

Portuguese

Spoken languages

English, Portuguese

Countries

Brazil, Canada, United States of America

Cast

Alice Walker

Director

Donna Roberts,Donna Read

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt5138984