Daughters of the Dust
Friday 11 May 2018, The Void, Sheffield, 6:30pm
In 1902 South Carolina, at a pivotal moment in American history, three generations of women in the Pezant family grapple with the decision to migrate north, leaving behind their well-preserved Gullah culture inherited from their West African slave ancestors. An avowed influence on Beyoncé’s album Lemonade, Daughters of the Dust broke new ground in its representation of black women on screen and continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike.
Lovingly restored for its 25th anniversary, Julie Dash’s luminous masterpiece is a bold, stylish and evocative odyssey, which remains as vibrant and necessary as ever.
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Entry to the film is free. Tickets are available at the link above but this does not guarantee entry — entry will be on a first come, first served basis.
Presented as part of Festival of Debate 2018. Visit www.festivalofdebate.com to see the full programme.
Visit http://bit.ly/daughterstickets to sign up for a free ticket and http://bit.ly/daughtersrg for the most up-to-date information.
