It's Still Black History Month - Here's a Spotlight on Indie Film Pioneer Director Julie Dash

[beysactingcoach]

Let the church say 'amen', let the church say 'amen again'. It is still Black History Month Year and ONTD's Head Negro in Charge is continuing her Black History Originals and today the culture shines a spotlight on director Julie Dash, most known for her critically acclaimed film Daughters of the Dust. In this post, I've included some words from

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[liddlebins]

i actually just watched three of her short films, literally this morning on the criterion channel - "four women" (i see ur song choice, OP <3), the above "illusions", and "praise house".... what a visionary! looking forward to watching her feature films and more.... truly fantastic post, OP, thank you :)

[war_machine_rox]

1991?

1.9.9.1.

Like I keep reading that but its not comprehending. This country is a joke.

But thank you for this OP. Im adding them to my watch list.

[bellwetherr]

yeah thats really fucking with me right now

[peddlestools]

And she couldn't get a second feature film either despite the critical acclaim*

*edit due to autocorrect

[hiddenpalm]

I never realized Love Song was one of her films. I miss MTV's tv movies. I still listen to the Carmen Hip Hopera and 2gether soundtracks occasionally ngl.

I'm adding these to my list as well, ty op.

[backwardsjoker]

Thank you for these posts OP ❤️

[nomoneyfun]

Thank you for this post! Daughters of the Dust is beautiful, but it took me like watching it twice to really appreciate it.