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Green Screen Film Series: Daughters of the Dust

Presented by The Contemporary Austin at The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, Austin TX

Jul 06 2018
Green Screen Film Series: Daughters of the Dust

Gather in the amphitheater to watch a selection of films about powerful women and girls living near and under the water. Pack a picnic to enjoy with friends and explore the park at sunset.

At the dawn of the twentieth century, a multigenerational family in the Gullah community on the Sea Islands off of South Carolina—former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors’ Yoruba traditions—struggle to maintain their heritage and folklore while contemplating a migration to the mainland.

Daughters of the Dust, the first wide release by a black female filmmaker, this acclaimed film has cast a long legacy, recently influencing Beyoncé’s video album Lemonade. This ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Museum Members receive free admission and non-members are $10. There are no pre-sale tickets and they are sold the night of beginning at 7:30pm.

LOCATION

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

3809 West 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703

PARKING INFO

The entrance is on the left at 3809 W. 35th St. Parking is available on the premises. There is also street parking along 35th St.

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