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Anansi the Spider

  • 1969
  • 10m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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This animated African folk tale features the trickster character Anansi, a spider with human qualities. When Anansi goes on a voyage and falls into trouble, his six sons come to his rescue. ... Read allThis animated African folk tale features the trickster character Anansi, a spider with human qualities. When Anansi goes on a voyage and falls into trouble, his six sons come to his rescue. Later, Anansi finds a beautiful light in the forest and decides to give it to the son who ... Read allThis animated African folk tale features the trickster character Anansi, a spider with human qualities. When Anansi goes on a voyage and falls into trouble, his six sons come to his rescue. Later, Anansi finds a beautiful light in the forest and decides to give it to the son who saved him, but which son of six deserves the prize?

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    • Gerald McDermott
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    • Athmani Magoma
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      • Gerald McDermott
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      • Athmani Magoma
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