Zajota and the Boogie Spirit

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Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989)

Directed by Ayoka Chenzira

Animation, Music, Drama · 19m

Openly addressing sensitive issues of slavery and the African diaspora, this animated short traces the origins of funk, soul, and rhythm from the "boogie spirit's" original home in Africa, to its worldwide influence in today's popular culture.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Ayoka Chenzira
Editor
Rick Feist, Ayoka Chenzira
Producer
Ayoka Chenzira

Details

Release date
1989-01-01
Runtime
19m
Genres
Animation, Music, Drama
Original language
EN
Production
Crossgrain Pictures