African-American Film, 1920s-present
Instructor: Bob Devine
Wednesday, May 5th
7:00 P @ Nonstop
305 N Walnut St.
Free
Wed, May 5, 7 PM — Julie Dash, "Daughters of the Dust" (1991)
Based on extensive research, Dash's film about 3 generations of a Gullah family (Sea Islands, SC) evokes West African oral storytelling; major narrative elements "gradually emerge out of a broad weave...of the fabric of daily life, from food preparation to ritualized remembrance." (Stephen Holden)
This is part of a series of screenings and discussions of important but difficult-to-access narrative films by African-American directors (1920s-present) There will be a discussions following each of the screenings. For information: (937) 232-9906
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