Where are the African Gods? (2018)

Lyricist Abbey Lincoln’s words are brought to life in this meditative portrait of black masculinity

A moving recording of the late writer and renowned jazz singer Abbey Lincoln is captured in this new film from Brooklyn-born director Rodney Passé, who has previously worked with powerhouse music video director Khalil Joseph. Reading from her own works, Lincoln’s voice sets the tone for a film that explores the African American experience through fathers and their sons.

Director: Rodney Passé
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 4 min
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Cinematography: Shawn Peters, Andrew Trost
Editing: J.P. Damboragian
Production: Nowness
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

africa, identity, poem, poetry, slavery, god, black history, diaspora, spoken word poem, black identity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Where are the African Gods? about?
A moving recording of the late writer and renowned jazz singer Abbey Lincoln is captured in this new film from Brooklyn-born director Rodney Passé, who has previously worked with powerhouse music video director Khalil Joseph. Reading from her own works, Lincoln’s voice sets the tone for a film that explores the African American experience through fathers and their sons.
Who directed Where are the African Gods??
Where are the African Gods? was directed by Rodney Passé.
How long is Where are the African Gods??
Where are the African Gods? has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is Where are the African Gods??
Where are the African Gods? is a Documentary film.
Where was Where are the African Gods? produced?
Where are the African Gods? was produced in United States of America.