Movie·2018·0h 4m

Where are the African Gods?

Lyricist Abbey Lincoln’s words are brought to life in this meditative portrait of black masculinity

Directed By

Rodney Passé

Country

United States of America

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The Story

A moving recording of the late writer and renowned jazz singer Abbey Lincoln is captured in this new film from Brooklyn-born director Rodney Passé, who has previously worked with powerhouse music video director Khalil Joseph. Reading from her own works, Lincoln’s voice sets the tone for a film that explores the African American experience through fathers and their sons.

Producer

Rodney Passé, Danielle Redman

Cinematography

Shawn Peters

Editor

J.P. Damboragian

Themes

africaidentitypoempoetryslaverygodblack historydiasporaspoken word poemblack identity

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