The San people, more commonly known as Bushmen, are believed to be the earliest
inhabitants of southern Africa. They have lived for 80,000 years as hunter-gatherers in the
Kalahari Desert, and are well-known for their expert survival skills in a harsh environment.
Their unique clicking languages and their astonishing method of healing through trance
dancing have made them a source of worldwide fascination. But these peaceful people
are not immune from the problems of modern society, and have faced oppression and
eviction from their homelands for years. Vanishing Cultures: Bushmen of the Kalahari"
visits the troubled San community whose once thriving culture is now facing extinction.
This one-hour documentary takes a never-before-seen look at the fascinating history, the
brutal struggles, and the seemingly impossible challenges of the Bushmen of the Kalahari.
