Bumpa(2025)
Bumpa Synopsis
This documentary will explore the Afro-Caribbean dance, ‘whining’ alongside the practice of twerking to analyze respectability politics, pressures to accommodate whiteness, and gendered criticism of sexual expression within the Black diaspora. Using archival footage of West African dance, expert opinion from dancing and gender studies professors, and the active participation of partygoers in a dance experiment, Watkins will paint the picture of the defiance, autonomy, and ancestral veneration intrinsic to these traditional movement styles.
Bumpa (2025) is a documentary film directed by Kayla Naomi Watkins, released on August 22, 2025. It stars Vera Adams, Quadrelle Harris, Nyla Murray and Queen Nzinga.
- Director:
- Kayla Naomi Watkins
- Writers:
- Kayla Naomi Watkins
- Producers:
- Ja'Rel Ivory
- Cinematographer:
- Simone Holland
- Status:
- Released
Bumpa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Kayla Naomi Watkins, written by Kayla Naomi Watkins, produced by Ja'Rel Ivory.
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Bumpa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bumpa online?
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Bumpa (2025) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Bumpa?
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The main cast of Bumpa (2025) includes Vera Adams, Quadrelle Harris, Nyla Murray, Queen Nzinga and Maria E. Rivera. The film was directed by Kayla Naomi Watkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bumpa released?
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Bumpa was released on August 22, 2025.