Rastafari Video

Many aspects of the video seemed to agree with what we've learned about Rastafari so far. The parts about back to Africa movements as well as fighting oppression were fitting with what we've talked about in class. A lot of what the people interviewed talked about involved fighting oppression and having their culture come out on top. This is consistent with the fighting against "Babylon" we read and talked about. They seemed very proud of their culture and their way of life. They seemed particularly proud of their spirituality and the way they pray. The idea of Rastafari as a way of life was very apparent from the video. The way they lived seemed very much centered around the Rastafari tradition and culture. From what I understand, they do not like to be told what to do and I definitely got that sense from the video.