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Daughters of the Dust

Film.com's FREE movie of the week is "Daughters of the Dust." A film that portrays the unique culture of the Gullah people by focusing on the extended Peazant family as its members struggle with the decision to leave their island and move north. On the eve of their departure, memories of their Gullah history and its African roots come rising to the surface. Winner of Cinematography at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival.

Running Time: 85 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Davey D

director: Peter Spirer

An examination of rapper "battles" and how the record industry exploits these rivalries that end up dividing scenes and ruining friendships. Includes appearences by 50 Cent, D12, Redman, Method Man, Canibus, Royce Da 5'9", KRS-One, DMX, Nelly, Ice Cube and Roxanne Shante.

JON CARAMANICA - September 22, 2004

Rap battles get the Ken Burns treatment, from Nelly and KRS-One to Ice Cube and Cypress Hill. They even put a lie detector on K-Solo to validate his claims about battling DMX. The interviews are excellent, revealing what's often warm affection behind public displays of rudeness. As for K-Solo: He passes, mostly.

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