I ls a Long-Memoried Woman
Synopsis
A drama/dance adaptation of a collection of poems by Grace Nichols. By drawing on elements of African culture, it tells of a spiritual journey of an African woman taken in captivity to the Caribbean, her experiences as a slave, and how she survives being uprooted from her native land. Dramatised sequences are interspersed with Grace Nichol's comments about her poems, placed in the context of Afro-Caribbean history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frances-Anne Solomon
- Original Score
- Dominique Legendre
- Original Title
- I ls a Long-Memoried Woman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frances-Anne Solomon
Dominique Legendre
Ingrid Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Frances-Anne Solomon
Director
Ingrid Lewis
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What is I ls a Long-Memoried Woman about?
A drama/dance adaptation of a collection of poems by Grace Nichols. By drawing on elements of African culture, it tells of a spiritual journey of an African woman taken in captivity to the Caribbean, her experiences as a slave, and how she survives being uprooted from her native land. Dramatised sequences are interspersed with Grace Nichol's comments about her poems, placed in the context of Afro-Caribbean history.
Who directed I ls a Long-Memoried Woman?
I ls a Long-Memoried Woman was directed by Frances-Anne Solomon.
Who stars in I ls a Long-Memoried Woman?
The principal cast of I ls a Long-Memoried Woman includes Adjoa Andoh, Leonie Forbes.
When was I ls a Long-Memoried Woman released and how long is it?
I ls a Long-Memoried Woman was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for I ls a Long-Memoried Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I ls a Long-Memoried Woman was composed by Dominique Legendre.