Hambone Griot
Synopsis
Shot in part at 10,000 feet at Gross Reservoir in Colorado over a span of 12 years, this short film, featuring the indomitable Rennie Harris, shares a dreamscape glimpse into the vernacular dance form, hambone, or “Patin’ Juba.” This work positions the powerful resilience of the Black male body in the face of white surveillance and the survival and evolution of the dance/music form of hambone within and beyond the histories of enslavement.
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August 14, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erika Randall
- Screenplay & Story
- Erika Randall
- Original Title
- Hambone Griot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erika Randall
Erika Randall
Erika Randall
Department Leadership Roster
Erika Randall
Director
Erika Randall
Writer
Erika Randall
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hambone Griot
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What is Hambone Griot about?
Shot in part at 10,000 feet at Gross Reservoir in Colorado over a span of 12 years, this short film, featuring the indomitable Rennie Harris, shares a dreamscape glimpse into the vernacular dance form, hambone, or “Patin’ Juba.” This work positions the powerful resilience of the Black male body in the face of white surveillance and the survival and evolution of the dance/music form of hambone within and beyond the histories of enslavement.
Who directed Hambone Griot?
Hambone Griot was directed by Erika Randall.
Who stars in Hambone Griot?
The principal cast of Hambone Griot includes Rennie Harris.
When was Hambone Griot released and how long is it?
Hambone Griot was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hambone Griot?
Hambone Griot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).