Boil That Cabbage Down
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In this documentary, a novice banjoist embarks on a transformative journey to uncover the forgotten Black roots of the banjo. Through lessons, history and struggle, she learns to embrace the instrument’s complex legacy culminating in a celebratory Black Folk Jam Session that connects the past with the present.
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Candace Williamson
Director
Candace Mae is an award-winning director and filmmaker from Orlando, Florida, known for her vibrant storytelling and self-proclaimed title of ‘cool gal.’ Her work is rooted in the belief that joy is a radical form of resistance, and she sees filmmaking as a powerful tool for fostering belonging and deep, authentic joy.
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Director
- Candace Williamson
- Producer
- Jem Garcia, Kaylee Hayes
- Co Producer
- Ambi Butler Airis Paris
- Cinematographer
- Thom Kristensen
- Editor
- Khana Tillman, Ukairo Ukairo
- Animator
- Mya Effiong
- Production Design
- Jake Nicastro, Tristan St. Germain
- Composer
- Christa Duggan
- Sound Design
- Barento Taha
- Music
- Christa Duggan
- Premiere
- Philadelphia