Kindah (2016)
Shot in Hudson NY and Accompong, Jamaica. Accompong, Jamaica was founded in 1739 after rebel slaves and their descendants fought a protracted war with the British leading to the establishment of a treaty between the two sides. The treaty signed under British governor Edward Trelawny granted Cudjoe’s Maroons 1500 acres of land between their strongholds of Trelawny Town and Accompong in the Cockpits and a certain amount of political autonomy and economic freedoms.Cudjoe, a leader of the Maroons, is said to have united the Maroons in their fight for autonomy under the Kindah Tree—a large, ancient mango tree that is still standing.
Director: Ephraim Asili
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Country: Jamaica, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kindah about?
- Shot in Hudson NY and Accompong, Jamaica. Accompong, Jamaica was founded in 1739 after rebel slaves and their descendants fought a protracted war with the British leading to the establishment of a treaty between the two sides. The treaty signed under British governor Edward Trelawny granted Cudjoe’s Maroons 1500 acres of land between their strongholds of Trelawny Town and Accompong in the Cockpits and a certain amount of political autonomy and economic freedoms.Cudjoe, a leader of the Maroons, is said to have united the Maroons in their fight for autonomy under the Kindah Tree—a large, ancient mango tree that is still standing.
- Who directed Kindah?
- Kindah was directed by Ephraim Asili.
- How long is Kindah?
- Kindah has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Kindah?
- Kindah is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Kindah produced?
- Kindah was produced in Jamaica, United States of America.