African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Journal Title Details:
p. 1 videocassette (52 min.)
Notes:
Documentary of the Voudoun religions of Haiti. Presents rituals performed by the Rada, Petro, and Congo cults, whose devotees commune with cosmic powers through invocations, sacrifices, and possession;
African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Journal Title Details:
1 videocassette (52 min.)
Notes:
Describes the religion of voodooism and gives an account of its history in Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States. Filmed in New York, the work contains interviews with participants and depictions of ceremonies;
Daniel,Yvonne (Author) and Daniel,Yvonne Payne (Editor)
Format:
Video/DVD
Publication Date:
200?
Published:
New York, NY: Insight Media
Location:
African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Journal Title Details:
1 videodisc (55 min.)
Notes:
Presents clips from three public Vodun ceremonies (Rada rite, Kongo rite, and Petwo rite) videotaped in Haiti in 1991. It identifies the principal elements they share and provides a context for understanding Vodun;
