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Directed by:
Zé Kielwagen, Marcos Serafim, Steevens Simeon
Release Date:
September 6, 2021
Original Title:
Masisi Wouj
Alternate Titles:
Masisi vermelha
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
Haiti
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 22
Haitian artist and activist Sanba Yonel creates a queer tribute to the Lwa, Vodou gods and goddesses who once inspired a revolution. In Haiti, men perceived as feminine are known as masisi. The word is often used as a slur on gay men, transvestites and non-binary folks. Sanba Yonel comments on the plight of the masisi who, faced with prejudice and hostility, find shelter in the religious context of Vodou.
A queer tribute to the Lwa, Vodou gods and goddesses who once inspired a revolution.
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Director:
Zé Kielwagen
Marcos Serafim
Steevens Simeon
Director of Photography:
Marcos Serafim
Steevens Simeon
Editor:
Marcos Serafim
Zé Kielwagen
Original Music Composer:
Ezra Teboul
Producer:
Marcos Serafim
Steevens Simeon
Zé Kielwagen
Sound Designer:
Marcos Serafim
Zé Kielwagen
Sound Recordist:
Marcos Serafim
Steevens Simeon
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