The Secret Life of Algernon

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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: 104 mins. (V)

Country Of Origin: Canada

starring: John Cullum, Carrie-Anne Moss, Charles Durning, Hrant Alianak, Kay Hawtrey, Ivan Van Hecke

director: Charles Jarrott

An absurdist comedy chroncling the misadventures of an eccentric fellow, Algernon Pendelton--the great-grandson of a famous explorer and Egyptologist--who lives in his renowned ancestor's artifact-laden home and is convinced by a mysterious, beautiful "colleague" that his great-grandpa has left a priceless Egyptian treasure that is buried somewhere on the property.

Director

Algernon Pendelton

Madge Clerisy

Norbie Hess

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