Purchase: www.der.org/films/legacy-of-the-spirits.html For centuries, the religion of Vodou (called "voodoo" by outsiders) has been thought of as sticking pins in dolls or witchcraft and has been kept underground, giving way to much misunderstanding and sensationalism. This documentary shows how Vodou is a valid and serious belief system. The film interweaves exciting Vodou ceremonies, important scholarly information, compelling music, and images of colorful ritual objects, to show the beauty behind what has been one of the world's most misunderstood religions. The film traces the religion from Africa to Haiti to New York City, all explained by priests and priestesses who practice Vodou and who give the film the quality of being both informative, yet personal. a film by Karen Kramer distributed by Documentary Educational Resources

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