Documentary · Brazil · 2015 · 52m

Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil

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Synopsis

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.

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