Madulu, the Seaman
Synopsis
A youngster begins to understand the wisdom hidden within legendary whaler-man Tall 12's sea shanty songs in the whaling town of Barrouallie, St. Vincent, a place where men still wrestle with the creatures of the deep for survival. Against a backdrop of cruise-ship tourism and economic colonialism, this lyrical documentary discovers a surprising renewal of interest and hunger to preserve local traditions and cultural knowledge through new interpretations.
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Hot Docs 2023 Trailer: MADULU, THE SEAMAN
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-28
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akley Olton
- Screenplay & Story
- Akley Olton
- Original Score
- George Fredericks, Akley Olton
- Original Title
- Madulu, the Seaman
- Country of Origin
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akley Olton
Akley Olton
George Fredericks, Akley Olton
Laura Sanz, Akley Olton
Akley Olton
Akley Olton, Laura Sanz, Charlotte Cook
Department Leadership Roster
Akley Olton
Director
Akley Olton
Producer
Laura Sanz
Producer
Akley Olton
Writer
Akley Olton
Editor
Laura Sanz
Director of Photography
Akley Olton
Director of Photography
George Fredericks
Original Music Composer
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What is Madulu, the Seaman about?
A youngster begins to understand the wisdom hidden within legendary whaler-man Tall 12's sea shanty songs in the whaling town of Barrouallie, St. Vincent, a place where men still wrestle with the creatures of the deep for survival. Against a backdrop of cruise-ship tourism and economic colonialism, this lyrical documentary discovers a surprising renewal of interest and hunger to preserve local traditions and cultural knowledge through new interpretations.
Who directed Madulu, the Seaman?
Madulu, the Seaman was directed by Akley Olton.
Who stars in Madulu, the Seaman?
The principal cast of Madulu, the Seaman includes Not specified.
When was Madulu, the Seaman released and how long is it?
Madulu, the Seaman was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Madulu, the Seaman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madulu, the Seaman was composed by George Fredericks, Akley Olton.