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The Story In Us

The Story in Us is a docuseries that celebrates storytelling traditions from across the United States and the world. Each of the 8 short films dive deep into a culture’s tradition of storytelling told faithfully by members of that community. With authenticity and care, each film explores lesser-known histories with unique perspectives and insights to bring these legacies to light.

Latest episode

Guardian of the Word: The Griot in America

Season 1 Episode 5 | 10m 11s | CC

Yacouba Sissoko has a lifelong mission: to bring the ancient tradition of the griot to modern-day New York and the next generation of African Americans. Sissoko is “a living history book,” trained in the sacred oral storytelling tradition of Mali. Through the memorization of music crafted over centuries, Sissoko and the next class of griots keep the voices of the ancestors alive.