Sons of the Moon

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Sons of the Moon (1984)

Directed by Deirdre LaPin, Frank Speed

Documentary · 25m

In isolated mountain hamlets in Nigeria’s Jos Plateau the Ngas have traditionally observed the movements of the moon in the night sky. The moon is a key symbol in Ngas cosmology, believed to regulate the rhythm of all life. The film traces the moon’s influence on Ngas work and thought during a single growing season. The documentary tells the story form the point of view of a single traditional Ngas bard.

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Crew

Director
Deirdre LaPin, Frank Speed

Details

Release date
1984-01-01
Runtime
25m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN