Zajota and the Boogie Spirit (1989)
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.
Director: Ayoka Chenzira
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Carol Jean Lewis as (voice) |
| Directing | Ayoka Chenzira | Director |
| Art | Isaac J. Laing | Art Designer |
| Art | Ayoka Chenzira | Art Designer |
| Visual Effects | Richard Barclift | Animation |
| Visual Effects | Isaac J. Laing | Animation |
| Writing | Ayoka Chenzira | Story |
| Visual Effects | Richard Admiral | Animation |
| Production | Ayoka Chenzira | Executive Producer |
| Visual Effects | Ayoka Chenzira | Animation |
| Editing | Ayoka Chenzira | Editor |
| Editing | Rick Feist | Editor |
| Production | Ayoka Chenzira | Producer |
| Visual Effects | Kpakpo Allotey | Animation |
| Camera | Ayoka Chenzira | Camera Operator |
| Art | Richard Admiral | Art Designer |
| Sound | Mino Cinelu | Music |