In Springing from the Roots (Ali Farka Toure: ça coule de source), the incredible Ali Farka Touré escorts us back through time to the place where he, and the blues, were born. The traditional Malian rhythms that enveloped Touré from his childhood on evolved into what we know as the blues. Touré, gifted musician and farmer, shares the grace and hard work that have garnered him international acclaim. (52 mins) With a mixture of tolerance, humor, and respect, The Spirit of Mopti (L'esprit de Mopti) brings together Bobo fishermen, Peul shepherds, Dogon farmers, Tamasheq cattle breeders, and Bella go-betweens in the hustle and bustle of Mopti, the vibrant commercial center on the banks of the Niger. The film is a documentary pastiche of modern Mali, sewn together with proverbs. (54 mins)