A Powerful Thang (1991)
57 min
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.
- Release date
- January 1, 1991
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Asma Feyijinmi as Yasmine Allen
- John Earl Jelks as Craig Watkins
- John Earl Jelks as Bug Lug
- James S. Davis as Pop Allen
- Barbara O as Mama Joyce
- Edwina Tyler as Edwina
- Edwina Tyler as Lead Drummer
- Linda Thomas Jones as Vaya
- Linda Thomas Jones as Drummer
Crew
- Zeinabu irene Davis · Director
- Doris Owanda Johnson · Writer
- Zeinabu irene Davis · Writer
- Marc Arthur Chéry · Writer
- Zeinabu irene Davis · Producer
- S. Torriano Berry · Cinematographer
- Casi Pacilio · Editor