Secrets of The Human Zoos
Synopsis
Starting in the 1890s, millions of Europeans and Americans encountered “native” Africans in person for the first time in so-called “human zoos.” This strange but once popular form of “entertainment” was long forgotten. Somali-British author Nadifa Mohamed now recounts what it was like to live in a human zoo. She tracks down the descendants of those involved, shows how people were used for racial experiments, and reveals that the remains of these “exhibited” indigenous people can still be found in museums today.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasmin Hai, Paul Berczeller
- Original Title
- Secrets of The Human Zoos
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- The History Channel UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasmin Hai, Paul Berczeller
Department Leadership Roster
Yasmin Hai
Director
Paul Berczeller
Director
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Secrets of The Human Zoos about?
Starting in the 1890s, millions of Europeans and Americans encountered “native” Africans in person for the first time in so-called “human zoos.” This strange but once popular form of “entertainment” was long forgotten. Somali-British author Nadifa Mohamed now recounts what it was like to live in a human zoo. She tracks down the descendants of those involved, shows how people were used for racial experiments, and reveals that the remains of these “exhibited” indigenous people can still be found in museums today.
Who directed Secrets of The Human Zoos?
Secrets of The Human Zoos was directed by Yasmin Hai, Paul Berczeller.
Who stars in Secrets of The Human Zoos?
The principal cast of Secrets of The Human Zoos includes Nadifa Mohamed.
When was Secrets of The Human Zoos released and how long is it?
Secrets of The Human Zoos was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Secrets of The Human Zoos?
Secrets of The Human Zoos holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).