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In Our Mothers' Gardens

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Filmmaker Shantrelle P. Lewis examines the complex and often humorous relationship between Black mothers and daughters.

Critics Reviews

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Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 05/10/2021
4/5
Shantrelle P. Lewis' extraordinary documentary, from Oscar winner Ava DuVernay's Array film collective, is the ideal Mother's Day movie. It proves that sometimes the best stories come from simply listening. Go to Full Review Sarah-Tai Black Los Angeles Times 05/08/2021
It's a film to be watched not for its more literal filmmaking achievements, but rather for its ability to make you feel seen, with vulnerability and with love. Go to Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter 05/07/2021
Despite its flaws, In Our Mothers' Gardens is an assured documentary that cogently wrestles with Walker's thesis before enthusiastically passing the baton. Go to Full Review Leslie Combemale AWFJ.org 06/27/2021
4/5
In Our Mothers' Gardens is a fearless, confessionalist record, from inside personal histories, of Black mothers and grandmothers, and it is beautifully steeped in Black love and culture. Go to Full Review Jennifer Green Common Sense Media 05/17/2021
3/5
Women, especially women of color, will appreciate the honest, intimate, and insightful stories and sentiments this engaging documentary elicits from its subjects. Go to Full Review Jason Clinkscales Decider 05/13/2021
In Our Mothers' Gardens is the ideal celebration of a truth many are still coming to understand. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Julie T 07/15/2023 Excellent and moving movie, rich in describing the lives of various black women. Well worth watching. See more 05/10/2021 This is an extension of the book written by Mrs. Alice Walker. It is a grand discovery of mothers love. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Shantrelle P. Lewis

Director

Tarana Burke

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Tina Farris

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Shantrelle P. Lewis

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Yolanda Sangeweni

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Koko Zauditu-Selassie

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In Our Mothers' Gardens

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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Shantrelle P. Lewis examines the complex and often humorous relationship between Black mothers and daughters.
Director
Shantrelle P. Lewis
Producer
JaSaun Buckner, Shantrelle P. Lewis
Distributor
Array Releasing
Production Co
House of the Seven Sisters
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 6, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 6, 2021
Runtime
1h 30m