Oka! / Roland Films and James Bruce Productions present a film by Lavinia Currier ; directed by Lavinia Currier ; producers, James Bruce & Lavinia Currier ; screenplay, Louis Sarno & Lavinia Currier and Suzanne Stroh.
Kris Marshall, Isaach de Bankolé, Will Yun Lee, the Bayaka of Yandombe, Peter Riegert, Haviland Morris. Based on the unpublished memoir by Louis Sarno, Last thoughts before vanishing from the face of the earth. Originally released as a motion picture in 2011. Extras include trailer.
Summary:
Twenty-five years ago, ethnomusicologist Louis Sarno traveled from New Jersey to the forests of Central Africa to record the music of the Bayaka Pygmies. He fell in love with the people, their music, their lifestyle-and a local girl. Despite his failing health and the harsh realities of life in the village, he follows the Bayaka into the heart of the forest. A true story of strength and bravery, uniquely capturing the spirit of a people with music, humor, and love.
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