Daughters of the Dust

A film with history. It handles a part of black US history I wasn't aware of, the film was also the first one directed by an Afro-American woman that got a full-fledged theater release. Not bad for an indie production. The film itself has some interesting elements but also bordered on cheesy.

Descendants of the slave communities are living on small islands close to the South Carolina coast. The Peazant family considers it time to leave their little commune behind and move to the mainland. Times are changing and they want to be more than just some outcasts on a small island.

Daughtes of the Dust makes a real effort to be a bit more poetic. The music is interesting and some of the shots are nice, but while the premise is interesting, the drama that comes of it is pretty basic. The film is also a bit too long, but since this is a non-trivial indie production, I can respect that choice.