Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil

Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil

2015 · 52 min · Documentary

A documentary film about the Candomblé spiritual culture in Bahia, Brazil. Grounded in strong community and Earth-based wisdom, this vibrant tradition evolved from the ways of enslaved Africans. The film explores Candomblé's history, social challenges and triumphs through the voices of extraordinary women leaders.

Directed by Donna Read

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