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Self Divination (1989)

Movie 12 min

In his Video Griots Trilogy, Jenkins creates a series of video meditations on history and culture. Using archival footage, photographs, image processing, and an elegiac soundtrack, he pulls together diverse strands of thought to construct an "other" history. "Self-Divination" speaks poetically about origins and the realities of the African diaspora.

Ulysses Jenkins Director

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Released
December 31, 1989
Runtime
12 min
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Frequently asked questions

What is Self Divination about?
In his Video Griots Trilogy, Jenkins creates a series of video meditations on history and culture. Using archival footage, photographs, image processing, and an elegiac soundtrack, he pulls together diverse strands of thought to construct an "other" history. "Self-Divination" speaks poetically about origins and the realities of the African diaspora.
Who directed Self Divination?
Self Divination was directed by Ulysses Jenkins.
When was Self Divination released?
Self Divination is a 1989 film.
Where can I watch Self Divination?
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