Daughters of the Dust(1991)
Daughters of the Dust Synopsis
In 1902, a Gullah family on the Sea Islands off South Carolina decide whether to migrate to the mainland, risking their unique cultural heritage.
Daughters of the Dust (1991) is a drama and romance film directed by Julie Dash, released on January 24, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbara O. Jones and Trula Hoosier. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Julie Dash
- Writers:
- Julie Dash
- Producers:
- Julie Dash, Arthur Jafa, Steven Jones
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Jafa
- Composer:
- John Barnes
- Production:
- WMG Film, American Playhouse, Geechee Girls
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Revenue:
- $1,642,436
- Status:
- Released
Daughters of the Dust (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Daughters of the Dust before you stream it.
Daughters of the Dust Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cora Lee Day
as Nana Peazant
Alva Rogers
as Eula Peazant
Barbara O. Jones
as Yellow Mary
Trula Hoosier
as Trula
- Umar Abdurrahamn
Umar Abdurrahamn
as Bilal Muhammad
- Adisa Anderson
Adisa Anderson
as Eli Peazant
Kaycee Moore
as Haagar Peazant
Bahni Turpin
as Iona Peazant
Cheryl Lynn Bruce
as Viola Peazant
Tommy Redmond Hicks
as Mr. Snead
Tony King
as Newlywed Man
- Cornell Royal
Cornell Royal
as Daddy Mack Peazant
Key crew
Directed by Julie Dash, written by Julie Dash, produced by Julie Dash, Arthur Jafa and Steven Jones.
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Daughters of the Dust Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 58 ratings.
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Daughters of the Dust – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Daughters of the Dust online?
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Daughters of the Dust (1991) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Daughters of the Dust?
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The main cast of Daughters of the Dust (1991) includes Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbara O. Jones, Trula Hoosier and Umar Abdurrahamn. The film was directed by Julie Dash. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Daughters of the Dust released?
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Daughters of the Dust was released on January 24, 1991 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Daughters of the Dust worth watching?
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Daughters of the Dust (1991) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Daughters of the Dust?
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Yes. The official Daughters of the Dust trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.