Almost entirely cut off from the outside world and inaccessible by road, filmmakerLivia Simoka is welcomed by a close-knit family who treat her as their own. She is fully immersed in their daily lives from sharing in unexpected tragedies to observing the significance of tribal traditions like female tooth sharpening. Traditionally the Pygmies are regarded as egalitarian, with women on a broadly equal footing with men, but as Livia gains insight into their common practices including polygamy, she reveals a darker truth where domestic violence and male domination is still prevalent. Over the months she learns of the Mbendjele's unique ways of surviving in the isolated rainforest and also discovers threats to their way of life, both from hostile neighbours and a new road that is planned to be built through their land.
This people can earned money for plant Vegetables to sale in Martket if they do job to plant they will not doing this all the time to fight with one another God bless this beautiful people
Oh God, I watched this long documentary from the beginning to the end in one sitting. It’s captivating. I came to love Mama and Papa, and their caring nature overlaps with my own parents. Their generosity must be something to do with their hunting and gathering egalitarian lifestyle. Truly beautiful people.
I LOVED that she lived with them for a while and not just visited and made a documentary off of it. She learned their way of life and bonded with them. Really good documentary!!
I did not comment until I watched the entire documentary. Livia, please understand how much I appreciate your documentary. I am watching a lot of those on You tube and always thought there are not enough around from a woman's point of view. You delivered and you exceeded in showing us such a beautiful and insightful view of a tribe. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I cried in the end as the tribe saw you as a daughter and I hope you continue showing us such powerful testimonies of people who value everything we have forgotten. Much love from the UK.
As I sit here 😢 crying and typing, this has got to be the most informative, educational and loving documentary I’ve ever watched. I Pray Mama, Papa, and the entire family much happiness and success. Kudos to you Livia and your film crew. Sorry for any misspellings ❤️ 🙏
Not a drop of racism in sight. Everyone is loving and welcoming to Livia. This goes to show you Racism is a “learned” behavior. They loved on her and treated her like one of their own. Her color didn’t matter she is a human being and a woman that needed to be respected and protected. Bless you Livia
But did you not watch the part about the neighboring Bantu tribe bullying them, saying they look down on them, calling them animals and even owning them as slaves?🤷🏻♀️
This Doc had me crying when their family died. I just lost my grandma. I feel very connected to my people of africa. This was a beautiful doc. Thank you.
Agreed. So beautiful. I cried as they said goodbye and immediately looked for an update video to see how things changed for her family after the road. Then I saw this was JUST posted two weeks ago! Wow.
I saw this in three parts not too long ago. Thank you for posting the documentary in full. This was the best one I’ve watched on the Pygmy tribe. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Watched the entire docu in one sitting, it was captivating. Thank you Livia and your team. Love mama and Papa and the pygmy community of Bonguida. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪 PS: I come from a Kenyan Bantu tribe that has its roots in the Congo 😮
Thank you for this magnificent documentary. That proves that we, humans, have the exact same issues, needs, and feelings no matter where we live in this planet. ❤
1:54:15 I fw them I love them too. I love that they aren't hating the strange white lady. They embraced her like she was one of their family members. I would love a follow up 😢
This culture and the people are absolutely beautiful. What a gift they gave by inviting Livia there and allowing us to have a look into the intimate parts of human experience.
Livia stayed with them just for 2months and everyone started crying when she was about to leave... They don't hide their emotions... Just think of present. No worry about future... Fight but forgive in a moment.. Shows that older traditional things are inclusive and make sure everyone around is doing good psychologically... Loved it.. ❤️❤️
Hands down one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen! I felt all the emotions, it really felt like I was there. Thank you for this treasure 🩷 a moment in time beautifully captured
My mom had an dna ancestral test done for Mother’s Day, and we found out that my mother is not of Mexican heritage as she was led to believe her entire life, but she is of 50% African American 30% pygmy tribe of the Congo 20% Of Nigerian descent Our whole lives we were stripped from our real heritage! My mom was devastated that she was misled and had missed out on her heritage almost her whole life! I’m proud of whatever heritage our family may be. ❤
As a fan of free Documentary.. i want to Thank you for the extraordinary opportunity to view your Documentary ❤ i literally watched it 3 times to make sure i miss nothing !!! I can't imagine what you experience while filming this beautiful family ! I have to say the most sad part was the baby monkey 🐒. It broke my heart to witness this 💔. THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤❤❤
This documentary is everything about life and what we should really live for. Happiness peace and to be contented. Much love to these beautiful people. ❤❤❤
Congratulations. Thank you for the video and many more videos. The African people of the Congo Amazon and their Laws are amazing. Thank you, to the host and her journey. Thank you for the invitation and hospitality. May their be peace among the people of the Congo Amazon. May the host enjoy her journey. Everyone is greatly appreciated. Love always, Patricia ❤🎉😊
When I was young our family used to live with the Aeta tribe,we live in the middle of the jungle away from civilisation,People there hardly sleep,awake at 3AM to Either hunt or celebrate when they catch a wild pig.Remind me so much of this tribe.
This kind of experience is live changing. Those who have gone through this kind of experience will look at live from totally different anglers and surely appreciate and feel great full. Full respect to her. Only a handful of people can do it.
This is by far the best documentary i have watched.i have clearly understood their way of life, personality and was entertained the whole time.Good job
I love this documentary, and I love watching you! You have a great personality and are so beautiful! This is my 1st time watching this channel amd I am so intrigued to see more videos.
First time that I was so captiveted in a documentary . I've just finished it and want to watch it again. Thank you for you wonderful work Livia und you team 😊😊
It was mindboggling to see how tall Livia appeared at first but she is only 5 and a half feet tall which is huge, and they are 4 feet 11, which is normal. This was a beautiful and heartfelt documentary. ❤
For a white woman, Livia is brave and So freakin awesome, Just goes in there and lives as they do WITHOUT TRYING TO CHANGE THEIR WAYS! Even tho she may not agree with some of them . AND she does as they do . I love the Mosamba , good way to let out any grievances ❤
I loved this documentary so much ❤. I watched the whole thing like a movie and cried like it was my family at the end lol. I loved the ppl and their community, drama and all. The way they handled each situation and kept order was amazing. I also loved the morning venting that they did (forgot the name of it). I might start doing that lol, just get everything off my chest every day. 😂
have we come that far from reality that we have to blur their food? they eat what they have to eat to survive, they have no other choice. how privileged we are that we get “offended” by their food.
Wow even in the tribes there’s lazy ppl who don’t provide for the fam. This is worse bcuz that guy is suppose to if not they will not survive but he’s just lazy n useless n the daughter enables him bcuz she likes him. 💀💀💀
I did not realize that there is slave trade in Sub Saharan Africa. There is a government that does not take any action on this Bantu owning Mbendjele!!!!!!! So shocked. thankyou
Almost entirely cut off from the outside world and inaccessible by road, filmmakerLivia Simoka is welcomed by a close-knit family who treat her as their own. She is fully immersed in their daily lives from sharing in unexpected tragedies to observing the significance of tribal traditions like female tooth sharpening.
Traditionally the Pygmies are regarded as egalitarian, with women on a broadly equal footing with men, but as Livia gains insight into their common practices including polygamy, she reveals a darker truth where domestic violence and male domination is still prevalent. Over the months she learns of the Mbendjele's unique ways of surviving in the isolated rainforest and also discovers threats to their way of life, both from hostile neighbours and a new road that is planned to be built through their land.
I need the 🎬 movie,if she produces it with Mel gibsons help it would be a classic😢
Please do another documentary if Livia goes back, once the road is put in. It would be so interesting to see how the village adapts!
@@Kknah91 If Livia goes back and does another documentary, we will bring it here for sure
is there any way to send assistance to the village to Mama's family?
This people can earned money for plant Vegetables to sale in Martket if they do job to plant they will not doing this all the time to fight with one another God bless this beautiful people
Oh God, I watched this long documentary from the beginning to the end in one sitting. It’s captivating. I came to love Mama and Papa, and their caring nature overlaps with my own parents. Their generosity must be something to do with their hunting and gathering egalitarian lifestyle. Truly beautiful people.
I did too. I could've watched another 2 hours Fascinating, beautiful people
Which Animal was Bar-b-Qued?🤔
I love how they yell out their frustrations in the morning and then get on with enjoying their day.
I think we should integrate this into our everyday lives too 😤🤪❤️🩹
I do this I honestly do and I feel so guilty but then after I'm fine
Its got to be healthy for mind and body to get it all off your chest and move on. We are all hunan and feel frustration...
I LOVED that she lived with them for a while and not just visited and made a documentary off of it. She learned their way of life and bonded with them. Really good documentary!!
yea shes dope asf for that not like these other personalities who go for one day faking it for the camera
I did not comment until I watched the entire documentary. Livia, please understand how much I appreciate your documentary. I am watching a lot of those on You tube and always thought there are not enough around from a woman's point of view. You delivered and you exceeded in showing us such a beautiful and insightful view of a tribe. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I cried in the end as the tribe saw you as a daughter and I hope you continue showing us such powerful testimonies of people who value everything we have forgotten. Much love from the UK.
As I sit here 😢 crying and typing, this has got to be the most informative, educational and loving documentary I’ve ever watched. I Pray Mama, Papa, and the entire family much happiness and success. Kudos to you Livia and your film crew. Sorry for any misspellings ❤️ 🙏
Crying and typing are banned.
@@Phjghhdamn just when I thought it was safe banned again
Definitely crying also
Agreed ❤
I just Love Mama,Papa and her family..I hope this young lady goes back to see them..u can tell they genuinely love her
Not a drop of racism in sight. Everyone is loving and welcoming to Livia. This goes to show you Racism is a “learned” behavior. They loved on her and treated her like one of their own. Her color didn’t matter she is a human being and a woman that needed to be respected and protected. Bless you Livia
We Africans are not racist, even though we have every reason to be. The White man is the one who treats us worse than the Bantu treat the Pygmies.
But did you not watch the part about the neighboring Bantu tribe bullying them, saying they look down on them, calling them animals and even owning them as slaves?🤷🏻♀️
@@dietlindvonhohenwald448 thats not racism thats classism
This Doc had me crying when their family died. I just lost my grandma. I feel very connected to my people of africa. This was a beautiful doc. Thank you.
So sorry for your loss.... but I'm sure she's watching over you as we speak❤❤🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏🏽
Sorry for your loss and Africa loves you. Ever get a chance come visit
Even in the middle of nowhere, there's still drama.
It's the center of their universe. Get it.
So long as there's people, there will be drama
Drama is everywhere
😂
😭ts was so interesting like the drama is crazy
This has been the most fascinating documentary I've watched. Please keep us update with your host family and everyone else there. Amazing.
Agreed. So beautiful. I cried as they said goodbye and immediately looked for an update video to see how things changed for her family after the road. Then I saw this was JUST posted two weeks ago! Wow.
I saw this in three parts not too long ago. Thank you for posting the documentary in full. This was the best one I’ve watched on the Pygmy tribe. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
thank you
Watched the entire docu in one sitting, it was captivating. Thank you Livia and your team. Love mama and Papa and the pygmy community of Bonguida. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪
PS: I come from a Kenyan Bantu tribe that has its roots in the Congo 😮
Which one?
Thank you for this magnificent documentary. That proves that we, humans, have the exact same issues, needs, and feelings no matter where we live in this planet. ❤
1:54:15 I fw them I love them too. I love that they aren't hating the strange white lady. They embraced her like she was one of their family members. I would love a follow up 😢
Hi
This culture and the people are absolutely beautiful. What a gift they gave by inviting Livia there and allowing us to have a look into the intimate parts of human experience.
Livia stayed with them just for 2months and everyone started crying when she was about to leave...
They don't hide their emotions... Just think of present. No worry about future... Fight but forgive in a moment..
Shows that older traditional things are inclusive and make sure everyone around is doing good psychologically...
Loved it.. ❤️❤️
Hands down one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen! I felt all the emotions, it really felt like I was there. Thank you for this treasure 🩷 a moment in time beautifully captured
My mom had an dna ancestral test done for Mother’s Day, and we found out that my mother is not of Mexican heritage as she was led to believe her entire life, but she is of 50% African American
30% pygmy tribe of the Congo
20% Of Nigerian descent
Our whole lives we were stripped from our real heritage! My mom was devastated that she was misled and had missed out on her heritage almost her whole life!
I’m proud of whatever heritage our family may be. ❤
I'm 15% Cameroon, Congo & Western Bantu. 10% Ivory Coast & Ghana. Nigeria 9%, Senegal 5%, Mali 3%, Benin & Togo 25%.🇬🇾
One of the best ethnographic documentaries I have seen. What an adventurous heart Livia ❤
Best documentary I've seen in a long time 😁👍🌸
This was the best, most fascinating and captivating piece of documentation I have seen in a very long time. Thank you
Very inspiring and touching Livia . A generation down the line will desire to follow your bravery and courage. Your Masambo was very hilarious 😂.
It's difficult for me to watch the Teeth Sharpening!
I suppose it's my African blood that keeps me up late at night!🇬🇾🥰
Loved every second of this video. Thank you very much to all who participated in bringing this video to life.
any other documentaries from Livia...i really loved this one😅
This was so amazing to watch. Thank you ❤ I hope for a beautiful feature for them all!
this is the most beautiful and amazingly fantastic story I have ever seen,,so well documented,,much love ❤❤❤❤
The baby monkey hit my heart & definitely made me sad. But I understand these folks have to do what is necessary to survive.
not me crying when they were saying their goodbyes ... thank you this is a good docie
Much love from 🇰🇪 Kenya
Kenya wapi
Soon the whole world will be united in prosperity and goodness. We met the new people and it's happening.
As a fan of free Documentary.. i want to Thank you for the extraordinary opportunity to view your Documentary ❤ i literally watched it 3 times to make sure i miss nothing !!! I can't imagine what you experience while filming this beautiful family ! I have to say the most sad part was the baby monkey 🐒. It broke my heart to witness this 💔. THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤❤❤
2:09:27 omg I'm crying real tears she said I love you daughter
I plan to start watching documentaries moving forward! Thank you
What an impressing documentary! Don‘t stop, your so great in how you handle that. Big respect!!
The drama was top tier 🍿🍷
This documentary is everything about life and what we should really live for. Happiness peace and to be contented. Much love to these beautiful people. ❤❤❤
They sure love to fight and party !!! Haha. Such a wonderful people. Id do anything to take Livias place.
By far the best documentary I’ve ever watched!
Thank you for posting this documentary. ❤
Great Documentary, learned a lot. Thx.
Phenomenal, very informative.. True definition of love yours!!
Enjoyed this episode loved the drama . Mama and her family needs a reality show.😅
Congratulations. Thank you for the video and many more videos. The African people of the Congo Amazon and their Laws are amazing. Thank you, to the host and her journey. Thank you for the invitation and hospitality. May their be peace among the people of the Congo Amazon. May the host enjoy her journey. Everyone is greatly appreciated. Love always, Patricia ❤🎉😊
When I was young our family used to live with the Aeta tribe,we live in the middle of the jungle away from civilisation,People there hardly sleep,awake at 3AM to Either hunt or celebrate when they catch a wild pig.Remind me so much of this tribe.
Awesome Documentary!!!! Well done!!
It’s interesting to see that same marital issues are faced by women from all over the world , even the most cut off communities
Now these is how documentary should be done
Exactly months living with them she got to know everything well.
This kind of experience is live changing.
Those who have gone through this kind of experience will look at live from totally different anglers and surely appreciate and feel great full. Full respect to her. Only a handful of people can do it.
This was so good! I cried! I laughed! I learned! I watched from beginning to end and couldn’t stop! I wish this was a series!
Such an interesting story
Masterpiece, goor work clear editing.. thumbs up 👍🏾
I really enjoyed this film, beautiful and yes, the best way to get to know a culture is to live that culture, thank you
This is by far the best documentary i have watched.i have clearly understood their way of life, personality and was entertained the whole time.Good job
This was a phenomenal documentary.
I love this documentary, and I love watching you! You have a great personality and are so beautiful! This is my 1st time watching this channel amd I am so intrigued to see more videos.
This documentary was absolutely beautiful.. thank you for giving us just a peek of what their day-to-day lives are
Much love from Romania! wonderful person among wonderful people!
First time that I was so captiveted in a documentary . I've just finished it and want to watch it again. Thank you for you wonderful work Livia und you team 😊😊
This is the best Human Documentary I have watched ❤
Such a wonderful documentary! ❤❤❤❤❤
It was mindboggling to see how tall Livia appeared at first but she is only 5 and a half feet tall which is huge, and they are 4 feet 11, which is normal. This was a beautiful and heartfelt documentary. ❤
wow, just wow, well done and i truly wish all the best wishes to the people of bonguinda
I’m getting some serious Jersey Shore vibes here.
Excellent documentary
Amazing work, thank you ❤ i hope they can one day prosper and maintain their traditions and spirit 🌍
What a beautiful piece of Art
The passing of the daughter and mommy monkey scene broke my heart
What an amazing documentary! I hope she can return one day and find them alive and well.
Love this so much! Does anyone know if she has been able to return yet again for another visit? I believe I saw this originated in 2019
❤❤she made me tears when she was hugging the mother, and they bought were crying. This is what love is.. I love it. ❤❤❤
It's really what we eat they are all toned .how nice
clean drinking water ,sanitation and hygiene are the main challenges .
For a white woman, Livia is brave and So freakin awesome, Just goes in there and lives as they do WITHOUT TRYING TO CHANGE THEIR WAYS!
Even tho she may not agree with some of them . AND she does as they do .
I love the Mosamba , good way to let out any grievances ❤
Amazing! Thanks for sharing
Wonderful work and great documentary. Thank you to Livia and her team and the beautiful families ❤
The most amazing documentaries!
Your masambo was so brave! I teared up! Thank you for thus beautiful film
Love this documentary. Would like to see a reunion when the road is built😊
Loved this
This was beautiful. Makes me realize, we've really back peddled as humans in some ways.
Love your work your work is genuine straight from your heart. i enjoy your video good job well done.
I loved this documentary so much ❤. I watched the whole thing like a movie and cried like it was my family at the end lol. I loved the ppl and their community, drama and all. The way they handled each situation and kept order was amazing. I also loved the morning venting that they did (forgot the name of it). I might start doing that lol, just get everything off my chest every day. 😂
have we come that far from reality that we have to blur their food? they eat what they have to eat to survive, they have no other choice. how privileged we are that we get “offended” by their food.
Gore is not allowed on UA-cam
Amazing... Well done
This was beautiful. So happy I stumbled on this!
This is a golden documentry.
I just smiled when they were all saying morning even mama 😊❤❤much love Livia you're a gem
Thank you !
Need to see a update when the road there
Love this channel
Splendid. Beautiful stuff. Livia is great. Let her come to Kenya and do greater things
This was so good.. the ending had me tearing up ugh 🥲🥲
I loved everything about this documentary. New subscriber here!
More love from Kenya 254🇰🇪🇰🇪 continue doing the good work🏞️
I don’t know if that guy is a dentist, butcher or stone mason 😂
😂for real.
Wow even in the tribes there’s lazy ppl who don’t provide for the fam. This is worse bcuz that guy is suppose to if not they will not survive but he’s just lazy n useless n the daughter enables him bcuz she likes him. 💀💀💀
Right!! It’s crazy how it happens everywhere. But mostly insane here when they need him to contribute the most.
Deadbeats. Just like in every part of the world.
🇿🇦🇿🇦 Young children dancing for the moon 🎑 ❤❤❤ i really loved it ❤❤ 🇿🇦🇿🇦
So looking forward to the reunion and seeing the changes for lives with a road
I did not realize that there is slave trade in Sub Saharan Africa. There is a government that does not take any action on this Bantu owning Mbendjele!!!!!!! So shocked. thankyou
Slavery all over Africa has been a part of life there among the different tribes since the dawn of time.
So much incredible ❤
I hope u visit them again.