Song from the Forest
Sep 11, 2014 · 1h 38m
Director
Michael ObertOverview
25 years ago, Louis Sarno, an American, heard a song on the radio and followed its melody into the Central Africa Jungle and stayed. He than recorded over 1000 hours of original BaAka music. Now he is part of the BaAka community and raises his pygmy son, Samedi. Fulfilling an old promise, Louis takes Samedi to America. On this journey Louis realizes he is not part of this globalized world anymore but globalization has also arrived in the rainforest. The BaAka depend on Louis for their survival. Father and son return to the melodies of the jungle but the question remains: How much longer will the songs of the forest be heard?
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What is Song from the Forest about?
25 years ago, Louis Sarno, an American, heard a song on the radio and followed its melody into the Central Africa Jungle and stayed. He than recorded over 1000 hours of original BaAka music. Now he is part of the BaAka community and raises his pygmy son, Samedi. Fulfilling an old promise, Louis takes Samedi to America. On this journey Louis realizes he is not part of this globalized world…
When was Song from the Forest released?
Song from the Forest was released on September 11, 2014.
Where can I watch Song from the Forest?
Song from the Forest is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Song from the Forest?
Song from the Forest runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who directed Song from the Forest?
Song from the Forest was directed by Michael Obert.
Who is in the cast of Song from the Forest?
The cast of Song from the Forest includes Louis Sarno (Himself), Samedi Mathurin Bokombe (Himself), Brad Connor (Himself), Jim Jarmusch (Himself) and Albert Angende (Self).
Is Song from the Forest on Netflix?
No, Song from the Forest is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.