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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In the News
ARRAY Releasing Acquires Shantrelle P. Lewis Doc “In Our Mothers’ Gardens”
“In Our Mothers’ Gardens” is joining the ARRAY family. Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing has acquired Shantrelle P. Lewis’ feature film debut with plans to release the doc in select theaters and on Netflix beginning May 6, a press release announced.
ARRAY Acquires Shantrelle P. Lewis-Directed Docu ‘In Our Mothers’ Gardens’
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing has acquired the documentary In Our Mothers’ Gardens, the feature film debut of director, curator, and author Shantrelle P. Lewis.
ARRAY Acquires ‘In Our Mothers’ Gardens,’ Sets Limited Theatrical Release and Netflix Debut
ARRAY Releasing has acquired the documentary “In Our Mothers’ Gardens,” which marks filmmaker Shantrelle P. Lewis’ directorial debut.
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Acquires ‘IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS’ Feature Film
Ava DuVernay’s film collective ARRAY Releasing has announced the acquisition of author, director and curator Shantrelle Lewis’ award-winning documentary film In Our Mothers’ Gardens, which will be released on Thursday, May 6th on Netflix.
In the News
ARRAY Releasing Acquires Shantrelle P. Lewis Doc “In Our Mothers’ Gardens”
“In Our Mothers’ Gardens” is joining the ARRAY family. Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing has acquired Shantrelle P. Lewis’ feature film debut with plans to release the doc in select theaters and on Netflix beginning May 6, a press release announced.
ARRAY Acquires Shantrelle P. Lewis-Directed Docu ‘In Our Mothers’ Gardens’
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing has acquired the documentary In Our Mothers’ Gardens, the feature film debut of director, curator, and author Shantrelle P. Lewis.
ARRAY Acquires ‘In Our Mothers’ Gardens,’ Sets Limited Theatrical Release and Netflix Debut
ARRAY Releasing has acquired the documentary “In Our Mothers’ Gardens,” which marks filmmaker Shantrelle P. Lewis’ directorial debut.
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Acquires ‘IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS’ Feature Film
Ava DuVernay’s film collective ARRAY Releasing has announced the acquisition of author, director and curator Shantrelle Lewis’ award-winning documentary film In Our Mothers’ Gardens, which will be released on Thursday, May 6th on Netflix.