The Maroons

A film about the Maroons—freed or escaped slaves that created their own communities during slavery. Both stories are examples of Gerima’s driving motivation—sankofa, reclaiming the past in order to move forward.

Documentary

The Maroons

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Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
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