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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.

Elissa Nadworny

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

Henry Larson

Michael Levitt