A Powerful Thang (1991)

A Powerful Thang

1991

Drama

Synopsis

This innovative drama, set in Ohio, traces an African American couple's search for intimacy and friendship. The spirited, African-identified Yasmine Allen is a writer and single mother who has been dating saxophone teacher Craig Watkins for a month. Wishing to end her self-imposed celibacy following her son's birth, Yasmine has reached a turning point in the relationship-but 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, Davis's film incorporates animation as well as Afro-Haitian dance in a rich exploration of the lives of African Americans.

Credits

Director

Zeinabu irene Davis

Cast

Asma Feyijinmi

Barbara O. Jones as (as Barbara O)

John Earl Jelks as Craig Watkins (as John Jelks)

Crew

Christina Springer (Art Direction)

S. Torriano Berry (Director of Photography)

Casi Pacilio (Editor)

Zeinabu irene Davis (Producer)