Daughters of the Dust
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Overview
In 1902, an African-American family living on a sea island off the coast of South Carolina prepares to move to the North.
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
General Information
Release Date: 1991-01-24
Budget: $800000
Revenue: $1642436
Runtime: 112 min
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