Hambone Griot (2025)

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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.

Director: Erika Randall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

black history, african american history, folk dance, hambone

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 within and beyond the histories of enslavement.
Who directed Hambone Griot?
Hambone Griot was directed by Erika Randall.
Who stars in Hambone Griot?
Hambone Griot stars Rennie Harris.
How long is Hambone Griot?
Hambone Griot has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Hambone Griot?
Hambone Griot is a Documentary film.
Where was Hambone Griot produced?
Hambone Griot was produced in United States of America.