Daughters of the Dust (1991)
Director: Julie Dash
Starring: Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbara O. Jones
Studio: American Playhouse
Genre: Drama, Romance
Synopsis
A hauntingly beautiful tale set at the turn of the century on the Sea Islands off the Georgia coast, Daughters of The Dust 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.
Daughters of the Dust will be available to view for free on Film.com until February 15. It will then be viewable on SuperPass Movies, along with the complete archive of the Film.com weekly movies.


