Where are the African Gods? (2018)

Lyricist Abbey Lincoln’s words are brought to life in this meditative portrait of black masculinity

Gênero : Documentário

Runtime : 4M

Director : Rodney Passé

Sinopse

A moving recording of the late writer and renowned jazz singer Abbey Lincoln is captured in this new film from Brooklyn-born director Rodney Passé, who has previously worked with powerhouse music video director Khalil Joseph. Reading from her own works, Lincoln’s voice sets the tone for a film that explores the African American experience through fathers and their sons.

Atores

Tripulações

Rodney Passé
Rodney Passé
Director
Andrew Trost
Andrew Trost
Director of Photography
Shawn Peters
Shawn Peters
Director of Photography
Danielle Redman
Danielle Redman
Producer
Rodney Passé
Rodney Passé
Producer
J.P. Damboragian
J.P. Damboragian
Sound Designer
J.P. Damboragian
J.P. Damboragian
Editor

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