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Genesis
$23.95 | 102 minutes
Cheick Ourmar Sissoko's awe-inspiring GENESIS retells the Biblical feud between brothers Esau and Jacob, of the house of Abraham. Based on the book of Genesis, chapters 33-37, this film examines the intersection of relgious devotion, rage, and greed. In the story, Jacob cheats Esau out of a blessing from their father. Esau vows revenge&hellip…
This film is currently on backorder, please allow 3-5 weeks for delivery.
Guimba the Tyrant
$23.95 | 93 minutes
Taking place in a mythical African nation before colonization, GUIMBA THE TYRANT is a colorful and often hilarious fable about an imaginary city whose citizens are sick of its ruler. Guimba rules Sitikali with an iron fist, often beating subjects who disobey him personally. His son, Janguine, is a three foot tall dwarf whose sexual appetites&hellip…
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Yeelen
$23.95 | 105 minutes
Capturing the dramatic green-yellow landscape of West Africa with clear, cold photography, YEELEN is the bold story of Nianankoro, a young man with great powers. He is cursed by his evil father, Soma, who is pursuing him with the help of prayers to the gods and the magic post--a compass-like instrument carried between two servant men&hellip…
This film is currently on backorder, please allow 3-5 weeks for delivery.