The Maroons
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Overview
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.
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Budget
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Runtime
32 min
Release Date
Status
In Production
Original Language
English
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0.0
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