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 |
| Visual Effects | Richard Admiral | Animation |
| Art | Isaac J. Laing | Art Designer |
| Visual Effects | Richard Barclift | Animation |
| Writing | Ayoka Chenzira | Story |
| Visual Effects | Isaac J. Laing | Animation |
| Production | Ayoka Chenzira | Producer |
| Visual Effects | Kpakpo Allotey | Animation |
| Art | Ayoka Chenzira | Art Designer |
| Art | Richard Admiral | Art Designer |
| Camera | Ayoka Chenzira | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Rick Feist | Editor |
| Sound | Mino Cinelu | Music |
| Visual Effects | Ayoka Chenzira | Animation |
| Production | Ayoka Chenzira | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Ayoka Chenzira | Editor |