Praise House
Synopsis
“Draw or Die” is the divine imperative received by the painter, Hannah, who is being nurtured by her Grandmother, but controlled by her pragmatic mother. When her Granny spirit shouts this command to Hannah, she closes a celebration of personal visions in a dance piece that is close to visionary in itself.
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January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Dash
- Screenplay & Story
- Angelyn DeBord, Julie Dash
- Original Title
- Praise House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Alive From Off Center
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Dash
Angelyn DeBord, Julie Dash
Arthur Jafa
Amy Carey
Alyce Dissette
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Dash
Director
Amy Carey
Editor
Angelyn DeBord
Writer
Julie Dash
Writer
Kerry Marshall
Production Design
Arthur Jafa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Praise House
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What is Praise House about?
“Draw or Die” is the divine imperative received by the painter, Hannah, who is being nurtured by her Grandmother, but controlled by her pragmatic mother. When her Granny spirit shouts this command to Hannah, she closes a celebration of personal visions in a dance piece that is close to visionary in itself.
Who directed Praise House?
Praise House was directed by Julie Dash.
Who stars in Praise House?
The principal cast of Praise House includes Laurie Carlos, Viola Sheely, Terri Cousar, Grisha Coleman, Christina Jones.
When was Praise House released and how long is it?
Praise House was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 28m.