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Released
2014 · FILM

We Won't Bow Down

Enter the secret culture of African American artists, tribesmen, and warriors as they maintain the spirit and traditions of their ancient ancestors in the modern-day New Orleans.

Runtime
95 min
DocumentaryHistory

Synopsis

Explores a secret society of African Americans in inner city New Orleans as they devote their time and skills to create hand-beaded Indian costumes that embody a cultural, spiritual and ancient power that has kept Africa alive in the new world despite slavery and it's legacy.

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Principal cast & crew: 3

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Edited by Christopher Levoy BowerShot by Daniel Jamal Judson

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