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From Haiti to Hollywood: a new documentary explores the origins the zombie

NPR | By Elissa Nadworny ,
Henry Larson, Michael Levitt
Published September 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Director Maya Annik Bedward about her new documentary, Black Zombie.

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Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.
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