The United States of Hoodoo (2012)

A road movie of the soul.

Directors:

Oliver Hardt, Oliver Hardt

Writers:

Oliver Hardt, Darius James

Stars:

Nick Cave, Darius James, Shantrelle P. Lewis

Cast

Credited cast:
Nick Cave	...	Himself
Darius James	...	(voice)
Shantrelle P. Lewis	...	Hersel
Danny Simmons	...	Himself

Storyline

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.

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

August 2012 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

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