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Black Zombie

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A journey through cinema and history reveals how zombies evolved from Haitian spiritual traditions into Hollywood horror, exploring their deeper cultural significance as symbols of resilience.

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Dennis Harvey Variety 3d
While “Black Zombie” isn’t quite the genre “greatest hits” parade many viewers may be hoping for, it does provide a thought-provoking perspective -- one that might add some depth to your next experience of undead cinema, however purely escapist. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Mar 19
I still love zombie movies. I think Bedward does, too. She’s just made a film that allows you to love them in a different context. Go to Full Review Jessi Cape Austin Chronicle Mar 18
Black Zombie demands you reconsider both the horrors humans are capable of and the untold beauty of the living and the dead. It’s the rare documentary you want everyone you know to watch. Go to Full Review Jason Adams Pajiba 4d
A film practically bursting its seams with the fresh air of a fresh perspective that’s, dare one say, refreshing... brilliant and unmissable, Black Zombie will feed your brainssss Go to Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 4d
A stunning work of film criticism that deepens our understanding of how/why zombie entertainment continues to have strong resonance in pop culture. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak The Film Stage Jul 30
Black Zombie is therefore as much an educational resource to reveal Hollywood’s indoctrination in service of colonial infrastructure as it is an answer utilizing that knowledge to combat it in real time without the need for subterfuge. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Maya Annik Bedward

Director

Mambo Labelle Déese Botanica

Actor

Zandashe Brown

Actor

Tananarive Due

Actor

Maya Annik Bedward

Writer
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Movie Info

Synopsis A journey through cinema and history reveals how zombies evolved from Haitian spiritual traditions into Hollywood horror, exploring their deeper cultural significance as symbols of resilience.
Director
Maya Annik Bedward
Screenwriter
Maya Annik Bedward
Production Co
Raven Banner Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, Horror
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m
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