Narrators, John Genke, Joan Pape. "The narration was adapted from the book by Maya Deren, Divine horsemen : the living gods of Haiti." "Filmed in Haiti 1947-1951, by Maya Deren." Originally released on videocassette in 1985.
Summary:
Documentary of the Voudoun religions of Haiti. Presents rituals performed by the Rada, Petro, and Congo cults, whose devotees commune with cosmic powers through invocations, sacrifices, and possession.
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