Hambone Griot
Aug 14, 2025 · 13m
Director
Erika RandallOverview
Shot in part at 10,000 feet at Gross Reservoir in Colorado over a span of 12 years, this short film, featuring the indomitable Rennie Harris, shares a dreamscape glimpse into the vernacular dance form, hambone, or “Patin’ Juba.” This work positions the powerful resilience of the Black male body in the face of white surveillance and the survival and evolution of the dance/music form of hambone within and beyond the histories of enslavement.
Cast of Hambone Griot
Crew of Hambone Griot
About Hambone Griot
What is Hambone Griot about?
Shot in part at 10,000 feet at Gross Reservoir in Colorado over a span of 12 years, this short film, featuring the indomitable Rennie Harris, shares a dreamscape glimpse into the vernacular dance form, hambone, or “Patin’ Juba.” This work positions the powerful resilience of the Black male body in the face of white surveillance and the survival and evolution of the dance/music form of hambone…
When was Hambone Griot released?
Hambone Griot was released on August 14, 2025.
How long is Hambone Griot?
Hambone Griot runs 13 minutes.
Who directed Hambone Griot?
Hambone Griot was directed by Erika Randall.
Who is in the cast of Hambone Griot?
The cast of Hambone Griot includes Rennie Harris (Self).