Plot & Details
Twenty-five years ago, ethnomusicologist Louis Sarno traveled from New Jersey to the forests of Central Africa to record the music of the Bayaka Pygmies. Falling in love with a Bayaka girl and her forest lifestyle, he decided to stay. 'OKA!' tells the adventure of his life in Africa with his adopted family.
The Bayaka pygmies maintain a tenuous balance between their traditional forest existence and their increasing dependence on the Bantu villagers. Through the eyes of Larry, the tall, ungainly white man from New Jersey, who in spite of his failing liver accompanies the Bayaka on a journey into the heart of the forest, 'OKA!' offers a unique glimpse into the music, humor, and spirit of the Bayaka people.
The Bayaka pygmies maintain a tenuous balance between their traditional forest existence and their increasing dependence on the Bantu villagers. Through the eyes of Larry, the tall, ungainly white man from New Jersey, who in spite of his failing liver accompanies the Bayaka on a journey into the heart of the forest, 'OKA!' offers a unique glimpse into the music, humor, and spirit of the Bayaka people.
- MPAA Rating: Not Yet Rated
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 106min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 10/14/2011
- Distributor(s): DADA Films, Required Viewing
- Director(s): Lavinia Currier
- Starring: Kris Marshall , Isaach de Bankolé , Peter Riegert , Haviland Morris , Will Yun Lee
- Keywords: Congo,folk-music,music
- Country of Origin: USA - Limited (10-14-2011)
- Language: English
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