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In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven

2018

Actor Djimon Hounsou returns to his native Benin to explore the origins and living traditions of voodoo, reconnecting with his own roots in this personal documentary and directorial debut.

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Part of 4 Essential Films from Benin

This film is stop 3 of 4 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Benin. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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