FFR 154: Daughters of the Dust

Today on the podcast, we’re discussing Julie Dash’s lush and lyrical 1991 film Daughters of the Dust. Focusing on a multi-generational group of Gullah women on the eve of a life-altering move, this sweeping work was the first film directed by a Black woman to get a general theatrical release in the United States. 30 years later, the haunting and expressive film retains its striking impact.

Time Stamps:

3:49 - Main discussion on Daughters of the Dust

44:34 - What’s your Freq Out?

• Ebony on the novel Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
• Anita on the film CODA written and directed by Sian Heder

Links Mentioned:

• https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/beyonce-lemonade-julie-dash-daughters-dust
• https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/uses-beauty-daughters-dust-diasporic-inheritance/
• http://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/the-return-of-julie-dashs-historic-daughters-of-the-dust

Follow Us:

• Join our Patreon
• Our Website
• Subscribe to FFR on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe to our Star Trek Podcast
• Twitter
• Instagram