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Birth of Voodoo
produced by Jennifer Quilo, National Geographic (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2002), 6 mins
A story on voodoo religion in Benin. Story follows voodoo priest Aza Ganoun, and his daughter Asiba, as she embarks on journey to become voodoo medium. Sequences also discuss history of voodoo, and its benefit to the people of Benin.
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produced by Jennifer Quilo, National Geographic (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2002), 6 mins
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A story on voodoo religion in Benin. Story follows voodoo priest Aza Ganoun, and his daughter Asiba, as she embarks on journey to become voodoo medium. Sequences also discuss history of voodoo, and its benefit to the people of Benin.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jennifer Quilo, National Geographic
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
National Geographic
Topic / Theme
Religious faiths, Vodoo, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by National Geographic
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Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 14, Part 3, Voodoo
produced by Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011, ABC Commercial, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 14, Part 3 (New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 6 mins
Can you really die from a curse? Jonica Newby travels to New Orleans, home of Louisiana Voodoo, to uncover the source of its power - the Nocebo Effect. Jonica hear's the true story of a harmful hex, attends a voodoo ceremony and visits a scientific lab that's producing some truly astonishing results. Explore the p...
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produced by Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011, ABC Commercial, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 14, Part 3 (New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 6 mins
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Can you really die from a curse? Jonica Newby travels to New Orleans, home of Louisiana Voodoo, to uncover the source of its power - the Nocebo Effect. Jonica hear's the true story of a harmful hex, attends a voodoo ceremony and visits a scientific lab that's producing some truly astonishing results. Explore the power of the placebo's deadly opposite - the Nocebo effect
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011, ABC Commercial
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Topic / Theme
Vodoo, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by ABC Commercial
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The Guardian of the Forces
directed by Anne-Laure Folly, 1954-; produced by Anne-Laure Folly, 1954- (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1991), 54 mins
The Guardian of the Forces introduces the viewer to the world of Sikavi, a ‘fetish priest’ in Lome, Togo. He controls the spirits of several voodoos or gods. The film explores the significance of sacrifice and possession in communicating with spirits of ancestors and voodoo deities. Tradition and modernity are...
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directed by Anne-Laure Folly, 1954-; produced by Anne-Laure Folly, 1954- (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1991), 54 mins
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The Guardian of the Forces introduces the viewer to the world of Sikavi, a ‘fetish priest’ in Lome, Togo. He controls the spirits of several voodoos or gods. The film explores the significance of sacrifice and possession in communicating with spirits of ancestors and voodoo deities. Tradition and modernity are contrasted in this colourful documentary, which provides insight into healing practices of life and death.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anne-Laure Folly, 1954-, Sikavi, fl. 1990, Patricia Pierangeli, 1947-
Author / Creator
Anne-Laure Folly, 1954-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Royal Anthropological Institute
Speaker / Narrator
Patricia Pierangeli, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Togolese, Religious beliefs, Religious rites and ceremonies, Spiritual possession, Vodoo, Ethnography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991. Used by permission of Royal Anthropological Institute. All rights reserved.
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Haitian Voodoo
produced by National Geographic Film & Television (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2015), 5 mins
Haiti is a Catholic country. But daily life still moves to the rhythms of spirit religion. The local voodoo priest channels the spirits and tries to help his nephew who has been acting strange.
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produced by National Geographic Film & Television (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2015), 5 mins
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Haiti is a Catholic country. But daily life still moves to the rhythms of spirit religion. The local voodoo priest channels the spirits and tries to help his nephew who has been acting strange.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
National Geographic Film & Television
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
National Geographic
Topic / Theme
Spiritualism, Religious practices, Religious beliefs, Vodoo, Haitians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by National Geographic
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History's Mysteries, The Evil Eye
produced by Paul Boorstin, 1944-, Filmroos Inc., in History's Mysteries (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 43 mins
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Evil Eye: This Show Will Be A Reformat It's Next Run: This special 2-hour presentation de...
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produced by Paul Boorstin, 1944-, Filmroos Inc., in History's Mysteries (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 43 mins
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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Evil Eye: This Show Will Be A Reformat It's Next Run: This special 2-hour presentation delves into the strange history of voodoo from its origins in ancient African religions to its spread and practice in Western countries.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Arthur Kent, 1953-, Paul Boorstin, 1944-, Filmroos Inc., David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
History's Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Religious faiths, Religious beliefs, Traditional history, Vodoo, Africans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Legacy of the Spirits
written by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; directed by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; produced by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978 (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER)), 52 mins
Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion of Vodou (voodoo) from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more.
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written by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; directed by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; produced by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978 (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER)), 52 mins
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Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion of Vodou (voodoo) from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more. For centuries, the religion of Vodou (commonly called "voodoo" by outsiders) has been thought of as sticking pins in dolls or witchcraft. It has be...
Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion of Vodou (voodoo) from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more. For centuries, the religion of Vodou (commonly called "voodoo" by outsiders) has been thought of as sticking pins in dolls or witchcraft. It has been kept underground and practiced in secret, giving way to much misunderstanding and sensationalism. This documentary - the first of its kind - shows how Vodou is a valid and serious belief system. The film interweaves exciting Vodou ceremonies, important scholarly information, compelling music, and images of colorful ritual objects, to show the beauty behind what has been one of the world's most misunderstood religions. Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more. This is all explained by priests and priestesses who practice Vodou and who give the film the quality of being both informative, yet personal. Filmed entirely in the Caribbean communities in New York City, participants speak of what the religion means to them and their families, how the spirits have helped them, and why they continue to practice these ancient traditions today. Since the religion has always been kept underground (the reasons why are explained in the film), this is the first time the practitioners have spoken about it openly on camera.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978, Anne-Marie LeGros, Karl F. Kernisant
Author / Creator
Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978
Date Published / Released
1985
Publisher
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Topic / Theme
Creole, American, Caribbean, Haitian, Louisiana Creole, Mediums, Religious beliefs, Cultural change and history, Religious rites and ceremonies, Vodoo, Religion, Ethnography, Americans, Haitians, Cajuns
Copyright Message
by Documentary Educational Resources
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March of Time, Volume 3, Episode 8, Harlem's Black Magic
in March of Time, Volume 3, Episode 8 (New York, NY: HBO, 1937, originally published 1937), 5 mins
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in March of Time, Volume 3, Episode 8 (New York, NY: HBO, 1937, originally published 1937), 5 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1937-03-19, 1937
Publisher
HBO
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Topic / Theme
Vodoo, Religion and Belief Systems, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
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Of Men and Gods (des hommes et dieux)
written by Anne Lescot, fl. 2002-2009 and Laurence Magloire; directed by Anne Lescot, fl. 2002-2009 and Laurence Magloire (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 2002), 52 mins
A frank look at a largely unexplored area, Of Men And Gods examines the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay. Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture are allowed to flourish within the context of Haiti's Vodou religion.
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written by Anne Lescot, fl. 2002-2009 and Laurence Magloire; directed by Anne Lescot, fl. 2002-2009 and Laurence Magloire (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 2002), 52 mins
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A frank look at a largely unexplored area, Of Men And Gods examines the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay. Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture are allowed to flourish within the context of Haiti's Vodou religion. A frank look at a largely unexplored area, Of Men And Gods examines the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay. Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture a...
A frank look at a largely unexplored area, Of Men And Gods examines the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay. Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture are allowed to flourish within the context of Haiti's Vodou religion. A frank look at a largely unexplored area, Of Men And Gods examines the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay. Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture are allowed to flourish within the context of Haiti's Vodou religion. As "children of the gods," the men find an explanation for homosexuality as well as divine protection. They also find an outlet for theatrical expression through exhilarating performances in which they embody the gods. Meanwhile, the AIDS epidemic looms as a continual threat and adds a disquieting degree of nihilism to their relatively optimistic attitudes toward life and happiness in Port-au-Prince. The filmmaker, Anne Lescot, is an anthropologist who has studied Haitian Vodou for 10 years. Laurence Magloire has been working in the field of television for 10 years.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anne Lescot, fl. 2002-2009, Laurence Magloire, Érol, fl. 2002, Fritzner, Jean-Marcel, Innocente, Denis, Blondine, Flanise, Madsen
Author / Creator
Anne Lescot, fl. 2002-2009, Laurence Magloire
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Topic / Theme
Haitian, AIDS, Vodoo, Gays, Homosexuality, Cross-dressing, Ethnography, Haitians
Copyright Message
© Documentary Educational Resources
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Public Vodun Ceremonies in Haiti
directed by Yvonne Daniel, 1940-; produced by Yvonne Daniel, 1940-, in Public Vodun Ceremonies in Haiti (Yvonne Daniel, 1997), 56 mins
This documentary by Yvonne Daniel shows three traditional Vodun ceremonies being performed in Haiti.
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directed by Yvonne Daniel, 1940-; produced by Yvonne Daniel, 1940-, in Public Vodun Ceremonies in Haiti (Yvonne Daniel, 1997), 56 mins
Description
This documentary by Yvonne Daniel shows three traditional Vodun ceremonies being performed in Haiti.
Date Written / Recorded
1991
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Yvonne Daniel, 1940-
Author / Creator
Yvonne Daniel, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Yvonne Daniel
Topic / Theme
Haitian people, Religious rites and ceremonies, Dance and dancing, Vodoo, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991 by Yvonne Daniel
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Say Brother, The Islands, Part 2
directed by Conrad White, fl. 1974; produced by Marita Rivero, fl. 1972, WGBH Boston; interview by Barbara Barrow-Murray, fl. 1979, in Say Brother (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1976), 30 mins
Second program of two focusing on the political, cultural, educational, religious, and economic aspects of the Caribbean Islands. Hosts Barbara Barrow and Dighton Spooner speak with Dr. Tony Martin (author of Race First, from Greenwood Press), Joseph Peltier (member of a movement for a new Dominica), Franz Minuty...
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directed by Conrad White, fl. 1974; produced by Marita Rivero, fl. 1972, WGBH Boston; interview by Barbara Barrow-Murray, fl. 1979, in Say Brother (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1976), 30 mins
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Second program of two focusing on the political, cultural, educational, religious, and economic aspects of the Caribbean Islands. Hosts Barbara Barrow and Dighton Spooner speak with Dr. Tony Martin (author of Race First, from Greenwood Press), Joseph Peltier (member of a movement for a new Dominica), Franz Minuty (a lecturer on Haitian culture), and Kenneth A. Loftman (a former educator in the West Indies and businessman in Boston), about voodoo...
Second program of two focusing on the political, cultural, educational, religious, and economic aspects of the Caribbean Islands. Hosts Barbara Barrow and Dighton Spooner speak with Dr. Tony Martin (author of Race First, from Greenwood Press), Joseph Peltier (member of a movement for a new Dominica), Franz Minuty (a lecturer on Haitian culture), and Kenneth A. Loftman (a former educator in the West Indies and businessman in Boston), about voodoo religion and what part it plays in Caribbean culture, voodoo as a way for Caribbean communities to use their own culture for spiritual development rather than the religion of white colonizing forces, Black awareness and Marcus Garvey (Martin's book Race First is about Garvey), the ideological conflicts between W.E.B. DuBois (of the NAACP) and Garvey, and Garvey's impact in the Caribbean. Program includes the "Community Calendar."
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview, Documentary
Contributor
Marita Rivero, fl. 1972, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Conrad White, fl. 1974, Barbara Barrow-Murray, fl. 1979
Date Published / Released
1976
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Say Brother
Person Discussed
Franz Minuty, fl. 1976, Joseph Peltier, fl. 1976, Tony Martin, 1942-2013, Marcus Garvey, 1887-1940
Topic / Theme
African diaspora, Catholicism, Religion, Vodoo, Black Studies, African Americans, Caribbean and West Indians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1976 by WGBH Boston Video
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