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Four Women (1975) | Criteria

Still from Four Women — Four Women (1975) — Julie Dash

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Four Women

English / 1975 / 7m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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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