Song from the Forest (2014)

About Song from the Forest

Where can I watch Song from the Forest?

Song from the Forest is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Song from the Forest?

Song from the Forest stars Louis Sarno, Samedi Mathurin Bokombe, Brad Connor, Jim Jarmusch, Albert Angende.

Who directed Song from the Forest?

Song from the Forest was directed by Michael Obert.

How long is Song from the Forest?

Song from the Forest has a runtime of 1h 38m.

What is Song from the Forest about?

25 years ago, Louis Sarno, an American, heard a song on the radio and followed its melody into the Central Africa Jungle and stayed. He than recorded over 1000 hours of original BaAka music. Now he is part of the BaAka community and raises his pygmy son, Samedi. Fulfilling an old promise, Louis takes Samedi to America. On this journey Louis realizes he is not part of this globalized world anymore but globalization has also arrived in the rainforest. The BaAka depend on Louis for their survival. Father and son return to the melodies of the jungle but the question remains: How much longer will the songs of the forest be heard?