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The Ancestors Came

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Synopsis

A short film exploring the life and work of prolific artist Faith Ringgold by eschewing linear narrative and drawing connections within her collection of works, in order to hint at a larger narrative at work.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Create Strand - World premiere

Details

Year
2017
Type of film
Shorts
Running Time
6 mins
Director
Cecile Emeke
Producer
Maria Kennedy
Director of Photography
Olan Collardy

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 30th October 2017

Production Company

UK, USA coproduction

Tate
Maria Kennedy
Maria.Kennedy@tate.org.uk