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A Powerful Thang
A Powerful Thang

A Powerful Thang

1991

5

Categories:

  • Drama

Overview:

This innovative drama, set in Ohio, traces an African American couple's search for intimacy and friendship. The spirited, African-identified Yasmine Allen is a writer and single mother who has been dating saxophone teacher Craig Watkins for a month. Wishing to end her self-imposed celibacy following her son's birth, Yasmine has reached a turning point in the relationship-but Craig, the Big Lug, wants to take it slow. Sage advice from friends and family members remind them, "sex is a powerful thang." Like her highly acclaimed CYCLES, Davis's film incorporates animation as well as Afro-Haitian dance in a rich exploration of the lives of African Americans.

Zeinabu irene Davis

Director, Writer, Producer

Marc Arthur Chéry

Writer

Doris Owanda Johnson

Writer

Cast:

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  • Barbara O. Jones

    Barbara O. Jones

    (as Barbara O)
  • Asma Feyijinmi

    Asma Feyijinmi

  • John Earl Jelks

    John Earl Jelks

    Craig Watkins (as John...