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Daughters of the Dust

1991 · 1 h 53 min
Directed by Julie Dash · USA · American Independent Cinema · LA Rebellion
DramaHistoryRomance

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Cast

Cora Lee Day Alva Rogers Barbara O Trula Hoosier Umar Abdurrahamn Cheryl Lynn Bruce

Credits

Written by: Julie Dash

Plot

In 1902, the Gullah women of a family on the Sea Islands off South Carolina prepare to leave the islands for the mainland, in a poetic, non-linear celebration of African-American heritage and women's memory.

Sinekatalog’s take

A rich, poetic and landmark film of African-American cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (3,935 votes)
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