Leenya : Daughter of the Noble Blacks of Surinam (1973)
1973 · Short film · 10 min · dir. Alvin J. Gordon
Synopsis
Looks at the life of Leenya, a young Bush Negro of Surinam. Leenya uses the term "Bush Negro" to describe her people. Generally, women are topless, while men wear polo shirts. Shows peeling and detoxifying casaba and making it into flour and bread. Also features wood carving and a school boat. The film crew consisted of Alvin & Betty Gordon, and Austin & Rose Green
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Details
- Director
- Alvin J. Gordon
- Running time
- 10 minutes
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Surinam
- South America
Cast & crew
- Alvin J. Gordon Director
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