Daughters of the Dust
In 1902, a Gullah family on the Sea Islands off South Carolina decide whether to migrate to the mainland, risking their unique cultural heritage.
Where to watch Daughters of the Dust in India
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Where is Daughters of the Dust streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Fandor | Apple TV Store |
About Daughters of the Dust
Daughters of the Dust is a 1991 English-language drama and romance film directed by Julie Dash. The cast is led by Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbara O. Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings.
Daughters of the Dust was produced by WMG Film, American Playhouse, and Geechee Girls and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on January 24, 1991, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Julie Dash
- Writers
- Julie Dash
- Release date
- January 24, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- WMG Film, American Playhouse, Geechee Girls
Daughters of the Dust cast & crew
Daughters of the Dust was directed by Julie Dash and written by Julie Dash.
The cast features Cora Lee Day as Nana Peazant, Alva Rogers as Eula Peazant, Barbara O. Jones as Yellow Mary, Trula Hoosier as Trula, Umar Abdurrahamn as Bilal Muhammad, and Adisa Anderson as Eli Peazant.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barnes, cinematography is by Arthur Jafa, and it was produced by Arthur Jafa and Lindsay Law.
Is Daughters of the Dust worth watching?
Daughters of the Dust holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 59 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Daughters of the Dust is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Daughters of the Dust
Cora Lee Day
Nana Peazant
Alva Rogers
Eula Peazant
Barbara O. Jones
Yellow Mary
Trula Hoosier
Trula
Umar Abdurrahamn
Bilal Muhammad
Adisa Anderson
Eli Peazant
Kaycee Moore
Haagar Peazant
Bahni Turpin
Iona Peazant
Cheryl Lynn Bruce
Viola Peazant
Tommy Redmond Hicks
Mr. Snead
Tony King
Newlywed Man
Cornell Royal
Daddy Mack Peazant
Daughters of the Dust — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Daughters of the Dust in India?
Daughters of the Dust is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Daughters of the Dust in the US?
In the US, Daughters of the Dust is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, and Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Daughters of the Dust in the UK?
In the UK, Daughters of the Dust is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Daughters of the Dust in?
Daughters of the Dust is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Daughters of the Dust?
Daughters of the Dust runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Daughters of the Dust rated?
Daughters of the Dust is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 59 ratings.
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