Relatives
Synopsis
Ishmael Huston-Jones physically carries his mother, Pauline Jones, into the improvisational dance space. While she dyes eggs and speaks about family history, he improvises a rhythmic dance-counterpoint to her speech.
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January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Dash
- Original Title
- Relatives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Dash
Arthur Jafa
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Dash
Director
Arthur Jafa
Director of Photography
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What is Relatives about?
Ishmael Huston-Jones physically carries his mother, Pauline Jones, into the improvisational dance space. While she dyes eggs and speaks about family history, he improvises a rhythmic dance-counterpoint to her speech.
Who directed Relatives?
Relatives was directed by Julie Dash.
Who stars in Relatives?
The principal cast of Relatives includes Ishmael Huston-Jones.
When was Relatives released and how long is it?
Relatives was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 8m.