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Four Women (1975) | Criteria

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Four Women

English • 1975 • 7m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

An imaginatively choreographed dance interpretation of the ballad by Nina Simone explores four common stereotypes of Black women.

Included in
Shorts for Days: Dance on Film
Position 6
Included in
December 2020
Position 40
Included in
Short Films by Julie Dash
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorJulie Dash

ComposerNina Simone

ProducerWinfred Tennison

Cast

Linda Martina Youngas Aunt Sarah / Saffronia / Sweet Thing / Peaches