Under the Sun — Season 1, Episode 3: Spirits of Defiance
Documentary • 58 min • 11 seasons, 84 episodes
Episode synopsis
Once feared by explorers as fierce cannibals, the Mangbetu tribe inhabit the edge of the Zaire rainforest in the heart of Africa. Although they don't eat people any more, they still cling to their traditions of hallucinogenic rituals and retain a deep faith in magic and sorcery, despite the efforts of missionaries to change them.
About Under the Sun
BBC series exploring cultures around the world.