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Legacy of the Spirits

1985, 52 mins.

Legacy of the Spirits

“LEGACY OF THE SPIRITS is a rare, clear-headed look into a highly private community. Without sensationalism or misinformation, it shows us exactly what Vodou means to its believers and how they worship. It disposes of myths while respecting the mysteries.”
Jon Pareles, Culture Critic, THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Dispels the rumors surrounding Vodou, and sheds much light on this African born religious practice. It is enlightening in that it points to the history of Vodou, as well as the practice of the religion today.”
Jared McCallister, THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Legacy of the Spirits

“LEGACY OF THE SPIRITS opens the window and provides a rare glimpse at several Haitian Vodou communities in New York City. Excellent for classes in urban anthropology, Black studies, urban studies, and sociology.” Elliot Leib, AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGIST

“It’s wonderful to take something like this that’s usually kept underground and to show how beautiful it really is. I especially liked the drawing of the ve-ve. It’s a wonderful film.” INTERNATIONAL CRAFT MAGAZINE

“LEGACY OF THE SPIRITS is an insightful and absorbing documentary, placing Vodou in its proper and dignified position among the varied religions of the world” Ismael Calderon, programmer, THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

“The best documentary yet on Vodou in general, more can be learned in this one video than in most books on the subject.” THE BEAT

“A dynamic, enlightening, extremely interesting film.”
Dr. Claud Mangum, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY