Song from the Forest(2014)
Song from the Forest Synopsis
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?
Song from the Forest (2014) is a documentary film directed by Michael Obert, released on September 11, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Louis Sarno, Samedi Mathurin Bokombe, Brad Connor and Jim Jarmusch. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Obert
- Writers:
- Michael Obert
- Production:
- Tondowski Films, ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions
- Status:
- Released
Song from the Forest Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Louis Sarno
Louis Sarno
as Himself
- Samedi Mathurin Bokombe
Samedi Mathurin Bokombe
as Himself
- Brad Connor
Brad Connor
as Himself
Jim Jarmusch
as Himself
- Albert Angende
Albert Angende
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michael Obert, written by Michael Obert.
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Song from the Forest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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Song from the Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Song from the Forest online?
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Song from the Forest (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Song from the Forest?
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The main cast of Song from the Forest (2014) includes Louis Sarno, Samedi Mathurin Bokombe, Brad Connor, Jim Jarmusch and Albert Angende. The film was directed by Michael Obert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Song from the Forest released?
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Song from the Forest was released on September 11, 2014 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Song from the Forest worth watching?
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Song from the Forest (2014) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.