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The Revival: Women and the Word

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THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD chronicles the US tour of a group of Black lesbian poets and musicians, who become present-day stewards of a historical movement to build community among queer women of color. Their journey to strengthen their community is enriched by insightful interviews with leading Black feminist thinkers and historians, including Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Nikki Finney, and Alexis Deveaux. As the group tours the country, the film reveals their aspirations and triumphs, as well as the unique identity challenges they face encompassing gender, race, and sexuality. This is a rarely seen look into a special sisterhood -- one where marginalized voices are both heard and respected.

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Samantha Riedel Bitch Media 02/18/2021
Director Sekiya Dorsett's primary subjects - [Yaani] Supreme, Be Steadwell, Jonquille Rice, and t'ai freedom ford - are each portrayed quite fully in the film's spare 78 minutes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Sekiya Dorsett

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Jade Foster

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Andrea Boston

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Synopsis THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD chronicles the US tour of a group of Black lesbian poets and musicians, who become present-day stewards of a historical movement to build community among queer women of color. Their journey to strengthen their community is enriched by insightful interviews with leading Black feminist thinkers and historians, including Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Nikki Finney, and Alexis Deveaux. As the group tours the country, the film reveals their aspirations and triumphs, as well as the unique identity challenges they face encompassing gender, race, and sexuality. This is a rarely seen look into a special sisterhood -- one where marginalized voices are both heard and respected.
Director
Sekiya Dorsett
Producer
Jade Foster, Andrea Boston
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 22m