Oryza : Healing Ground
"This experimental animated documentary interrogates the colonial legacies embedded in archives through the lens of Black land stewards."
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Oryza : Healing Ground is a documentary film. directed by Tamara Shogaolu. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This experimental animated documentary interrogates the colonial legacies embedded in archives through the lens of Black land stewards. Combining live-action footage, archival material, and animation, Oryza: Healing Ground reimagines archives as dynamic, living systems. A custom-built Artificial Intelligence system centered on Black histories, creates evolving digital motifs on Afrocentric perspectives, challenging the exclusion of Black voices from AI and algorithmic technologies.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ado Ato Pictures
- Sundance Institute
- Black Public Media
- International Heritage Cooperation Program of the National Archives of the Netherlands
- NL Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oryza : Healing Ground about?
This experimental animated documentary interrogates the colonial legacies embedded in archives through the lens of Black land stewards. Combining live-action footage, archival material, and animati...
Who directed Oryza : Healing Ground?
Oryza : Healing Ground was directed by Tamara Shogaolu.
How long is Oryza : Healing Ground?
Oryza : Healing Ground has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Oryza : Healing Ground released?
Oryza : Healing Ground was released on November 17, 2024 in theaters.