Bound by blood: new film highlights Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system
A new Jamaican film titled 'Stew Peas' explores the controversial and historically outlawed spiritual practice of obeah. The filmmaker aims to spark dialogue about the tension between traditional African-based beliefs and modern Christianity in Jamaica.
Why it matters
The film addresses the intersection of cultural heritage, colonial history, and modern social taboos in the Caribbean.
Bound by blood: new film highlights Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system | Jamaica | The Guardian
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