The United States of Hoodoo (2012)
The documentary explores how African-based spirituality has informed Americas popular culture. The old African gods have taken on new forms since their arrival on North America's shores. Their spirit now manifests in turntable wizardry, improvisational skills and mind-blowing collages, performances and rituals. The film shakes up traditional and stereotypical ways of thinking about race, religion, rationality. Through meetings with musicians, writers and artists, healers, gumbo cooks and Mississippi Blues men, the documentary draws a picture of a culture which has always drawn on a unique mix of different ethnic influences to produce its cultural diversity, allure, and vitality
Director: Oliver Hardt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: July 26, 2012
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Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The United States of Hoodoo about?
- The documentary explores how African-based spirituality has informed Americas popular culture. The old African gods have taken on new forms since their arrival on North America's shores. Their spirit now manifests in turntable wizardry, improvisational skills and mind-blowing collages, performances and rituals. The film shakes up traditional and stereotypical ways of thinking about race, religion, rationality. Through meetings with musicians, writers and artists, healers, gumbo cooks and Mississippi Blues men, the documentary draws a picture of a culture which has always drawn on a unique mix of different ethnic influences to produce its cultural diversity, allure, and vitality
- Who directed The United States of Hoodoo?
- The United States of Hoodoo was directed by Oliver Hardt.
- How long is The United States of Hoodoo?
- The United States of Hoodoo has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The United States of Hoodoo?
- The United States of Hoodoo is a Documentary film.