A Powerful Thang (1991)

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.

Directing:
  • Zeinabu irene Davis

Writing:
  • Marc Arthur Chéry
  • Doris Owanda Johnson
  • Zeinabu irene Davis

Stars:
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 57
John Earl Jelks
John Earl Jel...
Craig Watkins (as John Jelks)
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