Watch IT IS A SOUL: A Portrait of Hailu Mergia in streaming IPTV
IT IS A SOUL: A Portrait of Hailu Mergia
Overview
A short film documenting Ethiopian musician Hailu Mergia's life as the leader of the Walias Band in the 1970, his immigration to the United States and his subsequent re-emergence as a performer in 2014.
Genres
Cast
Hailu Mergia
Himself
Similar titles
I Come From Away: An Immigrant in Maine
An intimate look inside the immigrant community in Portland, Maine, as told by Nyamuon Nguany Machar who arrived as refugee in 1995 and David Zwalita Mota who came as an asylum seeker in 2019.
SOS Enfants d'Ethiopie
Documentary on the Ethiopian orphanage ‘Toukoul’, filmed in Addis Ababa in December 2003
Imperfect Journey
Haile Gerima and Ryszard Kapuscinski travel around Ethiopia talking to people about their current situations and what needs to be done for a prosperous country.
A Walk to Beautiful
"A Walk to Beautiful" tells the story of five women in Ethiopia suffering from devastating childbirth injuries. Rejected by their husbands and ostracized by their communities, these women are left to spend the rest of their lives in loneliness and shame. The trials they endure and their attempts to rebuild their lives tell a universal story of hope, courage, and transformation.
Art in Ethiopia
The history of art in Ethiopia. The film emphasizes the styles, materials, etc. ofpaintings on walls and roofs of ancient churche
Megeti - Africa's Lost Wolf
This film tells the dramatic story of Megeti, a lone wolf who wanders across the highlands on a quest to find a new home after losing her pack and suddenly being left to fend for herself. For the young wolf to survive, it is vital that she finds a new family and this quest pushes her into foreign territory, occupied by cattle breeders and other wolves.
Into the Inferno
With stunning views of eruptions and lava flows, Werner Herzog captures the raw power of volcanoes and their ties to indigenous spiritual practices.
Bizunesh Bekele: Her Life, Her Music
She was the queen of Ethiopian music, her voice and stage presence captivated the nation. An insightful look at Bizunesh Bekele's life on and off stage
Zero Hunger: In a World of Plenty
Distressing accounts and images of historical warfare and the ongoing issues of a population suffering from hunger fill this short documentary about the North Ethiopian region of Tigray.
Under African Skies: Ethiopia
First aired on TV on the BBC Two on 29 September 1989, this second episode of the documentary series "Under African Skies", a grand project aimed at presenting the rich diversity of contemporary African music of those days and known for its unforgettable memento "A celebration of the new sounds of a continent. " traverses the nostalgic roots and the euphoric contours of Ethiopian music of the '80s.
Streaming IPTV FAQ
Can I watch this title through IPTV?
Availability depends on your IPTV provider and the rights included in your subscription. This page uses TMDB data for discovery and does not host video content.