Splendor in the Grass

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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: 124 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie, Barbara Loden, Zohra Lampert, Fred Stewart, Joanna Roos, Jan Norris, Gary Lockwood

director: Elia Kazan

Set in the 1920s, two midwest teenagers fall in love, are frightened by their physical desires and unwilling to conumate their relationship which leads to frustration and confusion.

Elia Kazan

Director

Natalie Wood

Wilma Dean Loomis--Deanie

Bud Stamper

Ace Stamper

Mrs Loomis

Ginny Stamper