A Powerful Thang (1991)

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NR 57 minJan 1st, 1991Drama
This innovative drama set in Ohio traces an African American couples search for intimacy and friendship The spirited Africanidentified Yasmine Allen is a writer and single mother who has been dating saxophone teacher Craig Watkins for a month Wishing to end her selfimposed celibacy following her sons birth Yasmine has reached a turning point in the relationshipbut Craig the Big Lug wants to take it slow Sage advice from friends and family members remind them sex is a powerful thang Like her highly acclaimed CYCLES Daviss film incorporates animation as well as AfroHaitian dance in a rich exploration of the lives of African Americans
StarringBarbara O. JonesAsma FeyijinmiJohn Earl Jelks
DirectorZeinabu irene Davis
WritersZeinabu irene DavisMarc Arthur ChéryDoris Owanda Johnson

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 1st, 1991
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Original Language:English