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Touching Our Own Spirit: The Making of Daughters of the Dust(2000)
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Date: 2000-02-15
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A documentary about the making of 'Daughters of the Dust', featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Geechee Girls
Kino International
Movie: Touching Our Own Spirit: The Making of Daughters of the Dust
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A documentary about the making of 'Daughters of the Dust', featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
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2000-02-15
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