Madulu, the Seaman (2023)
A youngster begins to understand the wisdom hidden within legendary whaler-man Tall 12's sea shanty songs in the whaling town of Barrouallie, St. Vincent, a place where men still wrestle with the creatures of the deep for survival. Against a backdrop of cruise-ship tourism and economic colonialism, this lyrical documentary discovers a surprising renewal of interest and hunger to preserve local traditions and cultural knowledge through new interpretations.
Director: Akley Olton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: April 27, 2023
Screenplay
Music: Akley Olton, George Fredericks
Cinematography: Laura Sanz, Akley Olton
Editing: Akley Olton
Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines, United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
whaling, traditional culture, sea shanty
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madulu, the Seaman about?
- A youngster begins to understand the wisdom hidden within legendary whaler-man Tall 12's sea shanty songs in the whaling town of Barrouallie, St. Vincent, a place where men still wrestle with the creatures of the deep for survival. Against a backdrop of cruise-ship tourism and economic colonialism, this lyrical documentary discovers a surprising renewal of interest and hunger to preserve local traditions and cultural knowledge through new interpretations.
- Who directed Madulu, the Seaman?
- Madulu, the Seaman was directed by Akley Olton.
- How long is Madulu, the Seaman?
- Madulu, the Seaman has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Madulu, the Seaman?
- Madulu, the Seaman is a Documentary film.
- Where was Madulu, the Seaman produced?
- Madulu, the Seaman was produced in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, United States of America.