I Is a Long Memoried Woman (1990)

This award winning documentary charts the journey of the African woman from slavery in the caribbean to slavery, through music dance and poetry.

Director:

Frances-Anne Solomon

Writers:

Ingrid Lewis, Grace Nicholls (book),

Stars:

Adjoa Andoh, Leonie Forbes

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Adjoa Andoh	...	Anowa
Leonie Forbes	...	Older Woman

Storyline

Adapted from the award-winning book of poems by Guyanese writer Grace Nicholls this extraordinary video chronicles the journey of the unnamed African woman from her homeland to slavery in the Caribbean. It interweaves an original music score and fantastic choreography to tell this evocative first person narrative, which culminates in a personal liberation.

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Plot Keywords:

poetry | dance | africa | african dance

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

Leda Serene Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Color:

Color

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