DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST

Special Features: 35th Anniversary | 2K Restoration | FREE Community Screening

AFI Conservatory Alumna Julie Dash’s 1991 film was the first feature by a Black woman to receive a wide release in the U.S. The story centers on the Peazant family, living on the Sea Islands off of South Carolina at the turn of the century. Part of a Gullah community — former West African enslaved people who preserved their ancestors’ Yoruba traditions — the family struggles to maintain their cultural heritage while contemplating a migration to the mainland. Shot by Arthur Jafa (who oversaw color grading on the restoration), DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST won the Cinematography Award at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival, and its visuals have influenced countless filmmakers and artists, including Beyoncé with “Lemonade.” DIR/SCR/PROD Julie Dash; PROD Arthur Jafa, Steven Jones. U.S., 1991, color, 112 min. NOT RATED

FREE SCREENING! Tickets are limited to four per reservation and are not a guarantee of admission. You must be seated at least 15 min. prior to showtime. Seating is limited, so please arrive early. Empty seats will be released to standby line guests.

Run Time: 112 Minutes

Opening Date: Friday, June 19, 2026

Genre: Historical drama

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