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Where are the African Gods?

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

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Keywords

slavery
africa
poem
poetry
identity
gods
diaspora
black history
black identity
spoken word poem

Details

Status: Released
Release date: March 26, 2018
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Nowness
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded