Virtual Film Club

Program Type:

Film Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Virtual Film Club

Each month we pick a culturally or historically significant film for library patrons to watch and discuss. Watch the film on your own time, then meet with our virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. Registration is required. Zoom Invites will be sent out via email.

Event Details

This month's film is Daughters of the Dust (1991).

Additional Film Resources:

Official Trailer

Https://Www.Youtube.Com/Watch?V=Zdmxr2m_ddm

General

American Film Institute (Afi) Catalog Entry -- Https://Catalog.Afi.Com/Catalog/Moviedetails/59221

Reviews

Roger Ebert (1992) -- Https://Www.Rogerebert.Com/Reviews/Daughters-Of-The-Dust-1992 

Eye For Film (Amber Wilkinson, 2017) -- Https://Www.Eyeforfilm.Co.Uk/Review/Daughters-Of-The-Dust-1991-Film-Review-By-Amber-Wilkinson

The New Yorker (Richard Brody, 2016) -- Https://Www.Newyorker.Com/Culture/Richard-Brody/The-Return-Of-Julie-Dashs-Historic-Daughters-Of-The-Dust

Film Inquiry (Lee Jutton, 2017) -- Https://Www.Filminquiry.Com/Daughters-Of-The-Dust-1991-Review/

Cinema Scope (Steve Macfarlane, 2016) -- Https://Cinema-Scope.Com/Currency/Daughters-Dust-Julie-Dash-Us-Tiff-Cinematheque/

Village Voice (Melissa Anderson, 2016) -- Https://Www.Villagevoice.Com/2016/11/16/Daughters-Of-The-Dust-Julie-Dashs-Epochal-Feature-Embraces-Realities-And-Reveries/

About The Director (Julie Dash)

Official Website -- Https://Juliedash.Com/

Julie Dash Tells The Story Behind The Iconic Costumes From ‘daughters Of Dust’ (Vogue)

Https://Www.Youtube.Com/Watch?V=Wayrchfbpzw  (11 Minutes)

Other Resources

641.597 Robinson, Sallie Ann. Sallie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen: Food & Family Lore From The Lowcountry

"In Her Third Cookbook, Sallie Ann Robinson Brings readers To The Dinner Table In South Carolina's Lowcountry. Born And Raised On The Small, Remote Island Of Daufuskie, Robinson Shares The Food And Foodways From Her Gullah Upbringing."--Amazon.Com

641.592 Brown, Kardea. The Way Home: A Celebration Of Sea Island Foods And Family With Over 100 Recipes

Author "Kardea [Brown] Shares Her multi-Generational 'passed Down' Recipes And Innovative Takes On Gullah Classics With Home Cooks Everywhere.” – Publisher’s Website

Related Online Resources

A Vanishing History: Gullah Geechee Nation

Https://Www.Youtube.Com/Watch?V=Sqdtjogdwma   (14½ Minutes)

Wikitongues: Caroline Speaking Gullah And English

Https://Www.Youtube.Com/Watch?V=Icd5w4gwjsi

Carolyn White Is A Gullah Storyteller – She Reminisces About Life Among The Gullahs And Discussed The Language And Customs (17½ Minutes)

Pbs Series: ‘the Good Road’ – Season 3, Episode 304  Charleston

Https://Www.Pbs.Org/Video/Charleston-South-Carolina-Gullah-14xbyd/  (26 Minutes)

Through Stories From A Chef, A Basket Weaver And A Grammy Award Winning Drummer We Glean A Better Understanding Of The Myriad Of Ways That Gullah Traditions And Practices Impact Contemporary Arts And Culture In The Low Country Of Charleston. At A Beloved Charleston Haunt Craig And Earl Discuss The Deep African Roots Of Gullah Culture With The Three Black Professionals And A Local Restaurateur.

Gullah Geeche Food Traditions

Https://Www.Youtube.Com/Watch?V=Bvuugnfyvnk  (10 Minutes)