A Powerful Thang (1991)

This innovative drama, set in Ohio, traces an African American couple's search for intimacy and friendship. The spirited, African-identified Yasmine Allen is a writer and single mother who has been dating saxophone teacher Craig Watkins for a month. Wishing to end her self-imposed celibacy following her son's birth, Yasmine has reached a turning point in the relationship-but Craig, the Big Lug, wants to take it slow. Sage advice from friends and family members remind them, "sex is a powerful thang." Like her highly acclaimed CYCLES, Davis's film incorporates animation as well as Afro-Haitian dance in a rich exploration of the lives of African Americans.

Released Jan. 1, 1991 57 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: mdblist.three-actors, imdb.independent-film, aspectratio.1-37-1, imdb.ohio, imdb.single-mother, imdb.african-american, imdb.voice-over + 2 more, imdb.waterfall, imdb.saxophone

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English