Exhumed: A History of Zombies — Season 1, Episode 1: The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
In the first episode of our three-part special series, we explore the complex history of the zombie—from its origins in the spiritual beliefs of the African diaspora to the development of Vodou in Haiti. Learn how one of the most enduring monsters in popular culture evolved in the midst of slavery, racism and prejudice.
About Exhumed: A History of Zombies
In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures say about us.