In Our Mothers' Gardens
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A Film by Shantrelle P. Lewis
IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS celebrates the strength and resiliency of Black women and Black families through the complex, and oftentimes humorous, relationship between mothers and daughters. The film pays homage to Black maternal ancestors while examining the immediate and critical importance of self-care, and the healing tools necessary for Black communities to thrive. Featured interviews include: #MeToo founder Tarana Burke; The Roots and Chris Rock tour manager Tina Farris; cultural critic Dr. Brittney Cooper of Rutgers University; Rev. Dr. Theresa S. Thames of Princeton University; holistic lifestyle maven Latham Thomas; photographer Adama Delphine Fawundu and NPR’s Senior Director for Programming Yolanda Sangweni.
Directed by Shantrelle P. Lewis • Produced by JaSaun Buckner and Shantrelle P. Lewis
Shantrelle P. Lewis’s doc will have you laughing, crying and educated about the historical lineage of Black mothers and daughters. It is a must see!
In Our Mothers’ Gardens
A Film by Shantrelle P. Lewis
IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS celebrates the strength and resiliency of Black women and Black families through the complex, and oftentimes humorous, relationship between mothers and daughters. The film pays homage to Black maternal ancestors while examining the immediate and critical importance of self-care, and the healing tools necessary for Black communities to thrive. Featured interviews include: #MeToo founder Tarana Burke; The Roots and Chris Rock tour manager Tina Farris; cultural critic Dr. Brittney Cooper of Rutgers University; Rev. Dr. Theresa S. Thames of Princeton University; holistic lifestyle maven Latham Thomas; photographer Adama Delphine Fawundu and NPR’s Senior Director for Programming Yolanda Sangweni.
Directed by Shantrelle P. Lewis • Produced by JaSaun Buckner and Shantrelle P. Lewis
Shantrelle P. Lewis’s doc will have you laughing, crying and educated about the historical lineage of Black mothers and daughters. It is a must see!
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