Director
Julie Dash
1952
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 22 October 1952, Long Island City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Daughters of the Dust
, Illusions, Four Women
Julie Dash (born 1952) is an American director, writer and producer, and a member of the UCLA-based L.A. Rebellion group of Black filmmakers. Her 1991 feature Daughters of the Dust was the first full-length film by an African-American woman to get a general US theatrical release. She later worked extensively in television.
Where to start
Daughters of the Dust (1991)Full guide
Her landmark feature about Gullah women in 1902; first wide US theatrical release by an African-American woman director.
Illusions (1982)Log in to add it to the library
Acclaimed short set in 1940s Hollywood, examining race, identity and the film industry; central work of the L.A. Rebellion.
Four Women (1975)Log in to add it to the library
Early short inspired by Nina Simone's song, showing her emerging visual style and focus on Black women's stories.
Diary of an African Nun (1977)Log in to add it to the library
Early short drawn from an Alice Walker story, exploring faith, identity and womanhood.
The Rosa Parks Story (2002)Log in to add it to the library
Television film starring Angela Bassett, marking her major move into mainstream TV directing.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 23
- 1975Four WomenLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1977Diary of an African NunLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1982IllusionsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1988Breaths - Sweet Honey in the RockLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1989RelativesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1991Daughters of the DustLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1991Praise HouseLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1992The Cinematic Jazz of Julie DashLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Herself
- 1997Subway StoriesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1999Funny ValentinesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1999IncognitoLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2000Love SongLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2002The Rosa Parks StoryLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2003Sisters in CinemaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2011These Amazing ShadowsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2016Standing at the Scratch LineLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2016Spirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema at UCLALog in to add it to the libraryActor as Herslef
- 2017Travel Notes of a Geechee GirlLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2019This Changes EverythingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2022Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-PowerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2023Seeking: Mapping Our Gullah Geechee StoryLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2025HomeGoingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2026Wanda Sykes: LegacyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.