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The Language You Cry In (1998)

The Language You Cry In is a documentary that delves into the history and cultural significance of a funeral song passed down through generations of African Americans. It examines the linguistic and musical connections between the Gullah people of Georgia, USA, and the Mende people of West Africa, tracing the origins of the song back to the time of the transatlantic slave trade. Through interviews, archival footage, and musical performances, the film explores themes of family relationships, ethnomusicology, African American history, and the memory of enslaved people.

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