About this title: At the turn of the century, West African slaves were brought to a small island near South Carolina to labor in the indigo trade. Isolated in the swampy atmosphere, the Gullah community was built based on ancient Yoruba traditions. They spoke in a distinct dialect, a combination of English and West African languages. This unique community is explored in Julie Dash's debut feature Daughters of the Dust, a costume drama about the Peazant family, a fictional group of Gullah natives living on Ido Landing. The secluded family experiences conflicts surrounding religion, industrialization, and ...
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Format: VHS
Date: February 16, 1999
UPC:738329007287
Description: Alva Rogers, Barbara O, Adisa Anderson, Cora Lee Day, Kaycee Moore. Ex-rental in plain black hard case. Original box, cut and flattened, will be included with order. Side label on tape is handwritten, starting to peel and there are three small store labels on the tape. read more
Format: VHS Tape
Studio: Kino Video
Date: 1999-02-16
UPC:738329007287
Description: Like New. Small cut spot on side of jacket otherwise mint video with slip case type jacket * as issued, new * all videos are checked for authenticity and are shipped securely * and are guaranteed for quality and to work properly* buy from professionals. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
Studio: Kino International
Date: 06/27/2000
UPC:737329013328
Description: Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbarao, Trula Hoosier, Umar Abdurrahamn. New. 1991 Run time: 113. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
Studio: Kino International
Date: 06/27/2000
UPC:737329013328
Description: Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbarao, Trula Hoosier, Umar Abdurrahamn. New. 1991 Run time: 113. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
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