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Between mothers and daughters.

In Our Mother’s Gardens celebrates the strength and resiliency of Black women and Black families through the complex, and often times humorous, relationship between mothers and daughters. The film pays homage to Black maternal ancestors while examining the immediate and critical importance of self-care, and the healing tools necessary for Black communities to thrive.

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“I come from women who had proverbs in their mouths.”

Mama Koko

 
 

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In Our Mother’s Gardens is a beautiful tribute to the complex relationships between Black women connected by blood lineage and love. Released in celebration of Mother’s Day, we are honored to present Ms. Lewis’ feature debut highlighting important bonds between daughters, mothers and grandmothers told by a dynamic group of women.”

- Tilane Jones, President of ARRAY

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In search of your past, you must journey through the emotional depths of your histories that have brought you here and sift through and beyond the many pieces of information that if cataloged and placed properly about your histogram will produce a myriad figurations, answering the where and how and why questions needed to accurately tell your family history, to show precisely your place in the African Diaspora, and demonstrate the ways in which Black life and culture have impacted the world over…

 

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