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Daughters of the Dust

NR19911h 52mJulie Dash
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 81

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In 1902, a Gullah family on the Sea Islands off South Carolina decide whether to migrate to the mainland, risking their unique cultural heritage.

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IslandRapeMysticSlaveryWoman DirectorL.a. RebellionGullah

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Frequently asked questions

What is Daughters of the Dust (1991) about?

In 1902, a Gullah family on the Sea Islands off South Carolina decide whether to migrate to the mainland, risking their unique cultural heritage.

Who stars in Daughters of the Dust?

Daughters of the Dust stars Cora Lee Day (Nana Peazant), Alva Rogers (Eula Peazant), Barbara O. Jones (Yellow Mary), Trula Hoosier (Trula), Umar Abdurrahamn (Bilal Muhammad). The film was directed by Julie Dash.

How long is Daughters of the Dust?

Daughters of the Dust has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated NR.

Is Daughters of the Dust worth watching?

Daughters of the Dust holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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