Circle Unbroken: A Gullah Journey from Africa to America

Summary 75% of all enslaved Africans coming to America came in through Beaufort and the sea islands of South Carolina. This beautiful and picturesque tourist destination, by its unique history is the epicenter of the Gullah culture and the foundation of African American history; the result of the mingling of West African slaves with the plantation culture awaiting them in America. The Gullah culture is most popularly portrayed in its language, food, art and storytelling, with the underlying message that the lessons of the past must never be forgotten. Circle Unbroken - A Gullah Journey from Africa to America portrays the story of these resilient people in music by The Gullah Kinfolk and narrative through the eyes of Anita Singleton-Prather - 'The First Lady of Gullah.' View more details

Circle Unbroken: A Gullah Journey from Africa to America

Directed : Clark Santee

Written : Ron Small Anita Singleton-Prather

Stars : Anita Singleton-Prather Chuck Disney Margaret Lavigne

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Genres : History Music Documentary

Release date : Jul 31, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site Official Site and on-line store

Language : English

Production companies : Anchor Media Group

Summary 75% of all enslaved Africans coming to America came in through Beaufort and the sea islands of South Carolina. This beautiful and picturesque tourist destination, by its unique history is the epicenter of the Gullah culture and the foundation of African American history; the result of the mingling of West African slaves with the plantation culture awaiting them in America. The Gullah culture is most popularly portrayed in its language, food, art and storytelling, with the underlying message that the lessons of the past must never be forgotten. Circle Unbroken - A Gullah Journey from Africa to America portrays the story of these resilient people in music by The Gullah Kinfolk and narrative through the eyes of Anita Singleton-Prather - 'The First Lady of Gullah.' View more details

Details

Genres : History Music Documentary

Release date : Jul 31, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site Official Site and on-line store

Language : English

Production companies : Anchor Media Group

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