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Jan 01, 1989
19 min
Full-HD

Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989)

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.

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Animation Music Drama

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Crossgrain Pictures

Carol Jean Lewis

(voice)

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