Daughters of the Dust

Julie Dash’s landmark film Daughters of the Dust follows a multigenerational Gullah family living on the Sea Islands off South Carolina at the beginning of the 20th century. Descended from formerly enslaved West Africans who preserved elements of Yoruba traditions, the family wrestles with how to protect its cultural heritage and folklore while considering a move to the mainland, farther from its ancestral roots.

The film was the first wide theatrical release directed by a Black woman and received substantial critical and audience acclaim after its original 1991 release. Its influence continues to be felt, including in Beyoncé’s visual album *Lemonade*. The screening features guests from The Huntington’s production of *Adia & Clora Snatch Joy*, which runs November 24 through December 13, 2026, at the Huntington Theatre.

When: November 23

Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Coolidge Corner Theatre

Screening location: MH2

Tickets: Price not available

Availability: The page indicates that tickets are available for online purchase.

Run time: 1 hour, 52 minutes

Director: Julie Dash

Featuring: Alva Rogers, Bahni Turpin, and Barbara-O

Featured guests: Guests from The Huntington’s production of *Adia & Clora Snatch Joy*

Related production: *Adia & Clora Snatch Joy* runs November 24 through December 13, 2026, at the Huntington Theatre.