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A clip from "African Tale" (1963), a Soviet animated short based on a parable by Jomo Kenyatta about African resistance to colonialism. The animation tells a clear anti-colonial allegory of animals uniting against their oppressors. A fascinating glimpse into how Cold War-era Soviet animation engaged with African independence movements.

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