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This powerful documentary presents a sympathetic view of Voodooism in Haiti delving into the hidden world of Voodoo practitioners and offering unique insight into a frequently misunderstood religion. Haitians turn to secret Voodoo societies for support and protection and some to gain wealth and powe...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Seeview Productions
Other Authors: Drolenga, Bart (Director), Rietmeijer, Saskia (Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2004.
Subjects:
Vodou > Economic aspects > Haiti.
Vodou > Rituals.
Vodou > Haiti.
Haiti > Religion.
Haiti > Religious life and customs.
Internet videos.
Nonfiction films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:This powerful documentary presents a sympathetic view of Voodooism in Haiti delving into the hidden world of Voodoo practitioners and offering unique insight into a frequently misunderstood religion. Haitians turn to secret Voodoo societies for support and protection and some to gain wealth and power. The stories offered here present an objective view of a religion that is important to so many and often maligned.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (53 min.).
Previously released as DVD.