Material Afterlives: The Quilted Poetics of Daughters of the Dust (1991) and Lemonade (2016).

  • Published In: JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies, 2024, v. 63, n. 4. P. 75 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Grieve, Alexandra 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the use of quilting as a visual and thematic technique in the films "Daughters of the Dust" and "Lemonade." It explores how cotton textiles, historically associated with slavery, are used to represent the exploitation of Black women's bodies. Quilting is presented as a form of resistance and creative expression for enslaved and emancipated Black women. The article also discusses the intertextuality between the two films and their exploration of racial and gendered oppression. It highlights the use of textiles and fashion in Beyoncé's "Lemonade" and how it connects to the historical experiences of Black women. The article argues that textiles play a significant role in Black women's creative resistance and cultural production. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies. 2024/07, Vol. 63, Issue 4, p75
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2578-4900
  • DOI:10.1353/cj.2024.a934548
  • Accession Number:179082567
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