Africa, USA
Documentary Shorts
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28m
Africa, U.S.A. follows Naomi, a young 25-year-old discovering herself, as she explores Igbos Landing, an area where Igbo descendants decided to rebel and where African descendants built the historical Harrington School; Oyotunji Kingdom- a real Yoruba Village in South Carolina; and, Africatown located in Mobile, Alabama which was founded by the last slaves illegally brought to the United States. She finds a piece of Africa in the United States and discovers black stories, cultures, and legends rich with empowerment —ultimately finding pieces of herself and her African identity in the United States.
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