English film
Zajota and the Boogie Spirit
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19890h 19mAnimation, MusicDir. Ayoka Chenzira
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Openly addressing sensitive issues of slavery and the African diaspora, this animated short traces the origins of funk, soul, and rhythm from the "boogie spirit's" original home in Africa, to its worldwide influence in today's popular culture.
