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A journey into the fascinating world of the Vodoun religion of Haiti, filmed by Maya Deren during 1947-51, and edited posthumously by Teji and Cherel Ito. The viewer attends the rituals of Rada, Petro and Congo cults, whose devotees commune with the cosmic powers through invocations - ritual offerings, song and dance. The Vodoun pantheon of deities, or Lwa, are introduced as living gods, actually taking possession of their devotees. Also featured are the Rara and Mardi Gras celebrations.

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