Tchai is the word used by Ju/'hoansi to describe getting together to dance and sing; n/um can be translated as medicine, or supernatural potency. In the 1950's, when this film was shot, Ju/'hoansi gathered for "medicine dances" often, usually at night, and sometimes such dances lasted until dawn.
Unfortunately the movie N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen is not yet available on HBO Max.
Crew | Nicholas England | Sound Recordist |
Editing | Frank Galvin | Editor |
Camera | John Marshall | Camera Operator |
Directing | John Marshall | Director |