Suffolk
Synopsis
Back in 2018 I invited an intergenerational group of women to help me make some moving-images in Noah Purifoy’s Desert Museum in Joshua Tree. The resulting film, 'Sojourner,' contemplates centuries of black feminist mysticism and cultural production. Something about Jeff’s 'Suffolk' reminded me of waking up at four in the morning so that we could catch that sun rise, then napping until 4 pm so that we could ready for sunset. Our film depended on being sensitive to and present for the orbit of our planet, the loop around the sun.
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cauleen Smith
- Original Title
- Suffolk
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cauleen Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Cauleen Smith
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Suffolk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suffolk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suffolk about?
Back in 2018 I invited an intergenerational group of women to help me make some moving-images in Noah Purifoy’s Desert Museum in Joshua Tree. The resulting film, 'Sojourner,' contemplates centuries of black feminist mysticism and cultural production. Something about Jeff’s 'Suffolk' reminded me of waking up at four in the morning so that we could catch that sun rise, then napping until 4 pm so that we could ready for sunset. Our film depended on being sensitive to and present for the orbit of our planet, the loop around the sun.
Who directed Suffolk?
Suffolk was directed by Cauleen Smith.
Who stars in Suffolk?
The principal cast of Suffolk includes Not specified.
When was Suffolk released and how long is it?
Suffolk was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 8m.