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Starting in the 1890s, millions of Europeans and Americans encountered “native” Africans in person for the first time in so-called “human zoos.” This strange but once popular form of “entertainment” was long forgotten. Somali-British author Nadifa Mohamed now recounts what it was like to live in a human zoo. She tracks down the descendants of those involved, shows how people were used for racial experiments, and reveals that the remains of these “exhibited” indigenous people can still be found in museums today.
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How long is Secrets of The Human Zoos?
Secrets of The Human Zoos has a runtime of 47m ( and 47 minutes).
Who directed Secrets of The Human Zoos?
Secrets of The Human Zoos was directed by Yasmin Hai and released in 2024.
What genre is Secrets of The Human Zoos?
Secrets of The Human Zoos is a Documentary film (2024).
Who stars in Secrets of The Human Zoos?
The cast of Secrets of The Human Zoos includes Nadifa Mohamed.
