Leenya : Daughter of the Noble Blacks of Surinam

Year Published: 1973

Creator: Alvin J. Gordon

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Looks at the life of Leenya, a young Bush Negro of Surinam. Leenya uses the term "Bush Negro" to describe her people. Generally, women are topless, while men wear polo shirts. Shows peeling and detoxifying casaba and making it into flour and bread. Also features wood carving and a school boat. The film crew consisted of Alvin & Betty Gordon, and Austin & Rose Green