The Vision of Julie Dash

Films, Tue., Jan. 12, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Ibrahim Theater at International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-895-6535, ihousephilly.org; Wed., Jan. 13, 7 p.m., Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St., third floor, 215-222-4201, scribe.org.; $10 ($22 pass for all screenings); master class, Wed., Jan. 13, 3:30 p.m., $30, Scribe Video Center.

by Molly Eichel

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The narrator of Julie Dash's 1992 film Daughters of Dust is an unborn child, telling the story of three generations of Gullah women at the turn of the 20th century. It was a revolutionary narrative device, by a pioneering filmmaker, who became the first African-American woman to release a film theatrically. Scribe Video Center celebrates Dash with screenings of seven of her movies — including Daughters and the Alfre Woodard-starring Funny Valentines (1999) — and a sneak peak at her new works. Dash herself will host a master class, "Writing, Producing and Keeping the Faith," about retaining independence and originality in cinematic visions.