Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil

(2015)

Genres: Documentary

Year: 2015

Runtime: 52 мин

Country: Brazil, Canada

Director: Donna Read, Donna Roberts

Cast: Alice Walker

Plot

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.