Spirit Here Today, A

Synopsis
A memoir of Chopi life before and after the civil war and drought in Mozambique, juxtaposing scenes of Zantzinger’s visit in 1973 with what was left of the Chopi way of life 20 years later, as many Chopi were killed or forced to live in refugee camps. Includes Chopi xylophone music and dance performances: through dance and song the Chopis’ sarcastic sense of humour illuminates their sense of pride and hope despite the suffering and poverty they have endured.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 44 min.
Year of production
1994
Availability
Sale; 1996 sale: US$160.00 (+p&p)
Subjects
Anthropology
Keywords
Africa; Chopi; ethnomusicology; Mozambique

Credits

Director
Gei Zantzinger
Producer
Gei Zantzinger

Distributor

Name

Pennsylvania State University, Media Sales

Email
MediaSales@cde.psu.edu
Web
http://www.libraries.psu.edu/mtss External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 814 863 3102
Fax
+1 814 865 3172
Address
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University Park
PA 16802-1003
USA

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