The dark history of zombies - Christopher M. Moreman
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Zombies have a distinct lineage— one that traces back to Equatorial and Central Africa. For three centuries, African people were enslaved and brought to the Caribbean Islands. There, a religion known as vodou developed, along with the belief that a person’s soul can be captured and stored, becoming a body-less zombie. Christopher M. Moreman uncovers the true origins of the undead.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Christopher M. Moreman
- Director
- Kaspar Jancis
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Historical Consultant
- Tanya Boucicaut
- Storyboard Artist
- Kaspar Jancis
