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Daughters of the Dust (1992)

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At the turn of the century, West African slaves were brought to a small island near South Carolina to labor in the indigo trade. Isolated in the swampy atmosphere, the Gullah community was built based on ancient Yoruba traditions. They spoke in a distinct dialect, a combination of English and West African languages. This unique community is explored in Julie Dash's debut feature Daughters of the Dust, a costume drama about the Peazant family, a fictional group of Gullah natives living on Ido

PG, 1 hr. 53 min.

Drama, Romance

Directed By: Jule Dash

Written By: Jule Dash

In Theaters: Dec 27, 1991 Limited

On DVD: Feb 15, 2000

Kino International

Cast

Alva Rogers
Eula Peazant
Barbara O
Yellow Mary
Adisa Anderson
Eli Peazant
Cora Lee Day
Nana Peazant
Kaycee Moore
Haagar Peazant
Eartha Robinson
Myown
Bahni Turpin
Iona Peazant
Cheryl Lynn Bruce
Viola
Trula Hoosier
Trula
Joe Taylor
Peazant Man
Stanley White
Indigo Plantation
Trula M. Marcus
Companion
Raymond Paige
Baptismal Procession
Sherry Jackson
Older Cousin
Barbarao
Umar Abdurrahamn

Critic Reviews for Daughters of the Dust

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The resources of the beautiful locations are exploited to the utmost, and [director Julie] Dash can be credited with an original, daring, and sincere conception.

February 9, 2007 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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Centering on African-American women, Julie Dash's original feature was a highlight of indie cinema in the early 1990s.

April 7, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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A brave and ravishing film that portrays a little-known society with deft, culturally specific images.

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Nick Davis

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With its portrayal of Black dignity, majesty and depth of character and identity, this is clearly a film of those fully in control of their own means of cultural production.

September 8, 2001 Full Review | Comment

Prairie Miller

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A Top Ten Independent Film In My Book. Outstanding movie, a eye opener to some unkown history in the United States. Acting was incredable, Kino always has good productions. If you can find it buy it, Or Rent from Net Flix.

October 13, 2008

Bruce Bruce

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pasionate and visually stunning movie of gullah culture in the islands off georgia and south carolina. story rings true of trying to hold onto past traditions in a forward moving world. awesome!

October 12, 2007