Honor International Women's Day with Films by Women!

"Daughters of the Dust" the first feature film by an African American woman director
to receive a theatrical release in the US.

Happy International Women's Day from director, Linda Kruse of KRUSING AMERICA and The Women in Hollywood team. In honor of the occasion, the Women in Hollywood team has highlighted some of their favorite movies by and about women. They've compiled a wide-ranging list of recommendations featuring influential films from various genres and decades and I wanted to share with you. Whether you're seeking a doc, biopic or drama, they've got you covered. Read more below…

"Daughters of the Dust" - Written and Directed by Julie Dash

"Daughters of the Dust" is the first feature film from by an African American woman director to receive a theatrical release in the United States. The 1991 film follows three generations of Gullah women, a community of descendants of slaves in South Carolina, isolated unto themselves in a way of life uniquely made up of West African and American traditions. The dramatic costumes and landscapes elucidate this family of women as they work through conflicts with each other and themselves while maintaining connections to the past. Nana (Cora Lee Day) is the matriarch of the family and the heart of its connection to tradition and the beliefs of the ancestors who came before them, but Haagar (Kaycee Moore), Yellow Mary (Barbara O), Viola (Cheryl Lynn Bruce) and Eula (Alva Rogers) each must navigate issues that propel them into the future, such as angst, sexuality, religion and unplanned pregnancy. "Daughters of the Dust" was added to the The Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2004.

See more the entire list by and about women at:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood