Where are the African Gods? (2018)
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.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.78 |
Directed By
Rodney Passé
Crew
Rodney Passé
Andrew Trost
Shawn Peters
Danielle Redman
Rodney Passé
J.P. Damboragian
J.P. Damboragian
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