Dance Like A River

Directed by Barry Dornfeld

A documentary portrait of Odadaa!, a remarkable drumming and dance troupe from Ghana West Africa, in the early years of their residence in the United States. Odadaa! was formed by master drummer, cultural interpreter, and NEA Heritage Award winner Yacub Addy in the early 1980s when he brought over a number of renowned musicians and dancers from Ghana to perform the traditional music and dances of the Ga and other Ghanaian peoples. Odadaa! grew in size, impact and professionalism over the many years following this film though maintained its traditional character.