Reggae music often refers to the greatness of Africa and the desire of members of the Rastafari movement to return to the land of their ancestors. But how many Rastas make the journey 'home' and how successful is the act of ‘repatriation’? Rastas' Journey 'Home' is a documentary that explores the process of returning to one's roots and through interviews with members of the Rasta community reveals the conflicted emotions that they experience in their new homeland of Ethiopia. The documentary also highlights reggae music that features the discourse of Africa, Zion and being African.
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Directors: Maria Stratford
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Reggae music often refers to the greatness of Africa and the desire of members of the Rastafari movement to return to the land of their ancestors. But how many Rastas make the journey 'home' and how successful is the act of ‘repatriation’? Rastas' Journey 'Home' is a documentary that explores the process of returning to one's roots and through interviews with members of the Rasta community reveals the conflicted emotions that they experience in their new homeland of Ethiopia. The documentary also highlights reggae music that features the discourse of Africa, Zion and being African.
Directors: Maria Stratford
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Completion date: 03/11/2017
Shooting format: HDV
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Film color: Both
First-time filmmaker: No
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