10,000 feet above sea level, Rennie Harris performs hambone, a dance form that reflects the history and evolution of Black expression over 12 years.
Synopsis
10,000 feet above sea level, Rennie Harris performs hambone, a dance form that reflects the history and evolution of Black expression over 12 years.
Synopsis
Rennie Harris performs hambone at Gross Reservoir in Colorado, where the film was shot over 12 years at an altitude of 10,000 feet. Hambone, also known as “Patin’ Juba,” is a vernacular dance form rooted in African American culture. The documentary presents the dance's evolution and its significance in the context of historical surveillance and the legacy of enslavement.
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Why Watch
- See Rennie Harris perform hambone at 10,000 feet.
- Find out how hambone evolved from its roots.
- Meet the dance form that survived enslavement.
Did You Know
- The film was shot over a span of 12 years.
- Gross Reservoir in Colorado is located at 10,000 feet.
- Rennie Harris is the featured dancer in the film.
- The film has a total duration of 13 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Hambone Griot?
Erika Randall directed the documentary Hambone Griot.
What is the duration of the film Hambone Griot?
The duration of Hambone Griot is 13 minutes.
Who is featured in the documentary Hambone Griot?
Rennie Harris is featured in the documentary Hambone Griot.
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