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Daughters of the Dust
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Daughters of the Dust

1991-01-24 · 112 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
Julie Dash
Production companies
WMG Film, American Playhouse, Geechee Girls
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 800,000
Revenue
USD 1,642,436

Top Cast

Cora Lee DayCora Lee DayNana Peazant
Alva RogersAlva RogersEula Peazant
Barbara O. JonesBarbara O. JonesYellow Mary
Trula HoosierTrula HoosierTrula
Umar AbdurrahamnBilal Muhammad
Adisa AndersonEli Peazant
Kaycee MooreKaycee MooreHaagar Peazant
Bahni TurpinBahni TurpinIona Peazant
Cheryl Lynn BruceCheryl Lynn BruceViola Peazant
Tommy Redmond HicksTommy Redmond HicksMr. Snead
Tony KingTony KingNewlywed Man
Cornell RoyalDaddy Mack Peazant

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