Sun Of The Soil May 2026

Ouologuem uses natural elements and performance art to bridge the gap between historical myth and modern Malian identity. Sun of The Soil, Mansa Musa and Another Faustian Bargain

Directed by Joe Penney and written by Ladan Osman, this 26-minute documentary is available on Netflix . Sun of the Soil

It addresses the "void of written records" and the erasure of African history caused by colonial invasion. The film weaves together historical inquiry with contemporary performance art pieces illustrating key moments of Musa’s reign. Ouologuem uses natural elements and performance art to

It explores conflicting accounts of Musa’s rise to power, specifically whether he was framed for his mother's death by a rival family to discredit his legacy. Sun of the Soil