Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 (2012)
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
- Audre Lorde - Self
- May Ayim - Self
- Ika Hügel-Marshall - Self
- Ria Cheatom - Self
- Katharina Oguntoye - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
berlin, germany, afro-german, woman director
Trailer
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- 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 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.
- Who directed Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992?
- Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 was directed by Dagmar Schultz.
- Who stars in Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992?
- Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 stars Audre Lorde, May Ayim, Ika Hügel-Marshall, Ria Cheatom, Katharina Oguntoye.
- How long is Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992?
- Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992?
- Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 is a Documentary film.
- Where was Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 produced?
- Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992 was produced in Germany.