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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: 87 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Michael Stahl David, Matt Servitto, Juelz Santana, Michael Ciesla, Sebastian Sozzi, Jamie Proctor, Andrew Hannibal, TJ Allen, Dante Clark, Mark Cirnigliaro

director: Ryan Piotrowicz

Justin and Dana move to Brooklyn to make a documentary about inner city life. Dana films the inner city kids, Justin the NYPD units patrolling them. As the filmmaking progresses, emotions get in the way of Justin and Dana's objectivity. Their once ambitious idea, soon spirals out of control, with violent, irreversible results.

Director

Justin

Dan Masterson

Chris

Police Officer

Alex Mora