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Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992

Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992

Mar 03, 2012 · 1h 19m

Rated 9 out of 10

Director

Dagmar Schultz

Overview

Audre Lorde, the highly influential, award-winning African-American lesbian poet came to live in West-Berlin in the 80s and early '90s. She was the mentor and catalyst who helped ignite the Afro-German movement while she challenged white women to acknowledge and constructively use their privileges. With her active support a whole generation of writers and poets for the first time gave voice to their unique experience as people of color in Germany. This documentary contains previously unreleased audiovisual material from director Dagmar Schultz's archives including stunning images of Audre Lorde off stage. With testimony from Lorde's colleagues and friends the film documents Lorde's lasting legacy in Germany and the impact of her work and personality.

Cast of Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992

About Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992

What is Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 about?

Audre Lorde, the highly influential, award-winning African-American lesbian poet came to live in West-Berlin in the 80s and early '90s. She was the mentor and catalyst who helped ignite the Afro-German movement while she challenged white women to acknowledge and constructively use their privileges. With her active support a whole generation of writers and poets for the first time gave voice to…

When was Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 released?

Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 was released on March 3, 2012.

How long is Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992?

Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who directed Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992?

Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 was directed by Dagmar Schultz.

Who is in the cast of Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992?

The cast of Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 includes Audre Lorde (Self), May Ayim (Self), Ika Hügel-Marshall (Self), Ria Cheatom (Self) and Katharina Oguntoye (Self).

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