Daughters of the Dust

This movie is a feminine portrayal of the Gullah tribe, an African culture that lived off of the coast of Georgia and South Carolina. Daughter's of the Dust reveals the trials and tribulations that arise between three different generations of Gullah's during the 20th century as the community must decide to move to the mainlands or remain in isolation on the sea islands. When the matriarch of the Gullah's, Nana Peazant, makes the decision that she is going to remain on the island, the rest of her family tries to talk her into to coming with them. As secrets are revealed and relationships become more complicated the Gullah's African roots are revisited as change is upon them. Daughters of the Dust reveals the strengths of familial love and the power of tradition. Although it is at times hard to understand and somewhat convoluted with mystical imagery, it shows how societal change historically effected the Gullah tribe.

I would not recommend this movie to everyone, especially those who like movies that are easily interpreted. This is somewhat of a challenging movie to watch due to it's disjunctive style, thick African accents, and a subject matter that is hard to relate to. But at the same time all of these reason's make Daughters of the Dust a thought provoking movie worth seeing. I encourage you to give it a chance, you may be surprised.