
Africans with Mainframes
Synopsis
LaJoye Watkins, a reclusive Black woman living in Brooklyn, is determined to tell a secret she has harbored all her life: electronic music was actually started by Black Southerners in the 1920s.
Top Cast
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Fantastic Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kima Hibbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Kima Hibbert
- Original Score
- Caleb Giles
- Original Title
- Africans with Mainframes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Jalopy Films, Glia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kima Hibbert
Kima Hibbert
Caleb Giles
Daniel Patrick Brennan
Kima Hibbert
Jeremy Koch, Kima Hibbert, Dean Bryce, Sofie Wars, Thomas Lange
Department Leadership Roster
Kima Hibbert
Director
Jeremy Koch
Producer
Kima Hibbert
Writer
Daniel Patrick Brennan
Director of Photography
Thomas Lange
Producer
Kima Hibbert
Editor
Farah Jabir
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Africans with Mainframes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Africans with Mainframes about?
LaJoye Watkins, a reclusive Black woman living in Brooklyn, is determined to tell a secret she has harbored all her life: electronic music was actually started by Black Southerners in the 1920s.
Who directed Africans with Mainframes?
Africans with Mainframes was directed by Kima Hibbert.
Who stars in Africans with Mainframes?
The principal cast of Africans with Mainframes includes Jasmine Hearn, Doug Davis, Joey Frank, Rochelle Covington, Demingo Graham.
When was Africans with Mainframes released and how long is it?
Africans with Mainframes was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Africans with Mainframes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Africans with Mainframes was composed by Caleb Giles.
