DVD
Daughters of the dust / American Playhouse Theatrical Films, in association with WMG, present a Geechee Girls production ; produced, written, and directed by Julie Dash.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded sheet ([4 pages, illustrations, 19 cm.).
- Edition: Deluxe edition.
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Kino on Video, [2000]
- Copyright: ©2000
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 1991. Special features: Audio commentary by writer/director Julie Dash; "Touching our own spirit: the making of Daughters of the Dust," a new documentary featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage; never-before-seen footage from the preliminary version of the film / Kino International in association with Geechee Girls Productions; isolated musical score by John Barnes; excerpt of Spencer Williams' The Blood of Jesus (1941); an interview with historian Robert Farris Thompson; deleted scenes, theatrical trailer. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Opening credits -- Voice of the unborn child -- "Call on those old Africans" -- The unborn child's arrival -- "No surprises here, young Mary" -- "You rea' backwater geechee girl" -- Haagar speaks her mind -- The Indigo plantation -- The legend of Ibo landing -- "There must be a bond" -- Root revival of love -- Departure. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music composed by John Barnes ; editors, Amy Carey, Joseph Burton ; director of photography, A. Jaffa Fielder ; executive producer, Lindsay Law. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Adisa Anderson, Barbara-O, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Cora Lee Day, Geraldine Dunston, Vertamae Grosvenor, Tommy Hicks, Trula Hoosier, Kaycee Moore, Eartha D. Robinson, Alva Rogers, Cornell Royal, Catherine Tarver, Bahni Turpin, Kai-Lynne Warren. |
| Summary, etc.: | Story of a large African-American family as they prepare to move North from the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia at the dawn of the 20th century. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC; letterbox 1.85:1 ; stereo |
| Language Note: | In English and Sea Islands creole dialect, with English subtitles. |
| Awards Note: | Sundance festival selection, 1991. Sundance festival selection, 1991. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African Americans > Sea Islands > Drama. African American women > Sea Islands > Drama. African American families > Sea Islands > Drama. Sea Islands > History > 20th century > Drama. |
| Genre: | Historical films. Feature films. Feature films. Romance films. Ethnic films. Fiction films. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Bibliomation.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beekley Community Library - New Hartford | DVD DAUGHTERS (Text) | 32544073030172 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
| Burroughs-Saden Main - Bridgeport | DVD DAUGHTERS (Text) | 34000074332149 | Adult Fiction DVD | Available | - |
| Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe | DVD P-D (Text) | 34026129767534 | Adult Fiction DVD | Available | - |
| Rowayton Library | DVD DAU (Text) | 33625138924456 | Adult Fiction DVD | Available | - |
