Matilda Washington's experiences reveal the effects of Black migration from the South to the North and the cultural expressions around Lake Erie.
Synopsis
Matilda Washington's experiences reveal the effects of Black migration from the South to the North and the cultural expressions around Lake Erie.
Synopsis
Matilda Washington appears in Erie, a film directed by Kevin Jerome Everson. Set against the backdrop of Lake Erie, the documentary presents a series of single take vignettes that depict the experiences of communities affected by Black migration from the South to the North. It captures the daily lives of workers in the automobile industry and the cultural expressions found in theater and art. Screened at the Media City Film Festival in Detroit, Erie won the Grand Prize at the Images Festival in 2010.
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Why Watch
- See Black migration stories from the South to the North.
- Find out about the auto industry’s impact on workers.
- Meet Matilda Washington in a unique cinematic context.
Did You Know
- Erie won the Grand Prize at the Images Festival in 2010.
- The film was screened at the Media City Film Festival's Opening Night in Detroit in 2010.
- The film has a duration of 81 minutes.
- It was directed by Kevin Jerome Everson.
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Who directed the film Erie?
Erie was directed by Kevin Jerome Everson.
What year was Erie released?
Erie was released in 2010.
What award did Erie win in 2010?
Erie won the Grand Prize at the Images Festival in 2010.
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