Zajota and the Boogie Spirit
1989, English. Directed by Ayoka Chenzira.
Openly addressing sensitive issues of slavery and the African diaspora, this animated short traces the origins of funk, soul, and rhythm from the "boogie spirit's" original home in Africa, to its worldwide influence in today's popular culture.
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- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Zajota and the Boogie Spirit is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1989
- Written by
- Ayoka Chenzira
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Zajota and the Boogie Spirit runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
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Zajota and the Boogie Spirit is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zajota and the Boogie Spirit?
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Who directed Zajota and the Boogie Spirit?
Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989) was directed by Ayoka Chenzira and stars Carol Jean Lewis.