Daughters of the Dust

What can I say about Daughters of the Dust, to be honest nothing good. It's not that I wasn't interested or couldn't get into the film, it's just that I hated it. The whole film I kept asking myself, "What is going on? and Why is this a good movie?" I still couldn't tell you.

Daughters of the Dust takes place on Ibo Landing a island of the coast of the Carolina's and follows a family that has lived there since coming to America. The Peazant family is debating whether or not to leave the island and the "Gulla" culture that has developed over generations on the island. You can't really say that there's a main character in this film but rather the whole family is the main character. Throughout the film we learn of each of the family members feelings about going to the mainland. The opinions on going to the mainland vary from ready to go right now, to we should never leave. The conflict in the film is caused by the varying feelings on the mainland and the differences in belief on the island.

The film uses a variety of voice overs, erratic cuts, and an almost unreal feeling that makes you feel lost in the plot of the film. I can honestly say that Daughters of the Dust was the hardest plot to follow out of all the films that I've seen. It's a good film experience to have because it will make you appreciate the classic narration and stability of most films.