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Daughters of the Dust (1991)
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Daughters of the Dust (1991)

Drama, Romance • 1h 52m

Overview

In 1902, an African-American family living on a sea island off the coast of South Carolina prepares to move to the North.

Director: Julie Dash

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #260
2025: #258
2024: #254
2023: #250

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Length

112 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

2 years ago

Contributors

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Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release
Format
1080p Blu-ray
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TSPDT
2026: #260
2025: #258
2024: #254
2023: #250
Length
112 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
2 years ago
Contributors

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