The directors of “Earth Mama” and “A Thousand and One” compare notes on complex portraits of Black motherhood that reject ’90s stereotypes.
Category: Leaf, Savanah
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‘Earth Mama’ Review: Savanah Leaf’s Intimate Debut
In Savanah Leaf’s moving, intimate feature debut, a pregnant woman tries to regain custody of her two children in foster care.
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At New Directors/New Films, See the World Through Perceptive Filmmakers’ Eyes
The New York Times – Movies:“Earth Mama,” “Tótem” and other strong entries offer proof that the art form is flourishing regardless of what’s happening in Hollywood.
