I love this documentary. It's raw and unapologetic. Too often Vodou is demonized, but here, the filmmaker doesn't seek to explain, excuse or justify. 'Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti" is a classic, shot in the late 40s by Maya Deren. Shadow and Act unearthed it today and it was a nice little surprise for me. Initially, the filmmaker set out to make a movie about music in Haiti, but ended up with a documentary about Vodou. Some of the scenes Deren captured show unprecedented access to Vodou and its rituals, specifically Rada and Petro ceremonies.
Check out Tambay's thoughts on "Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti." Then watch the film which is embedded on Shadow and Act.
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