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Daughters of the Dust

6.319911h 52mNRMovieDramaRomance

In 1902, a Gullah family on the Sea Islands off South Carolina decide whether to migrate to the mainland, risking their unique cultural heritage.

DirectorJulie Dash
WriterJulie Dash
ProducersJulie Dash·Arthur Jafa

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Cast · Directed by Julie Dash

CDCora Lee Day
Cora Lee Day
Nana Peazant
ARAlva Rogers
Alva Rogers
Eula Peazant
BJBarbara O. Jones
Barbara O. Jones
Yellow Mary
THTrula Hoosier
Trula Hoosier
Trula
UA
Umar Abdurrahamn
Bilal Muhammad
AA
Adisa Anderson
Eli Peazant
KMKaycee Moore
Kaycee Moore
Haagar Peazant
BTBahni Turpin
Bahni Turpin
Iona Peazant
CBCheryl Lynn Bruce
Cheryl Lynn Bruce
Viola Peazant
THTommy Redmond Hicks
Tommy Redmond Hicks
Mr. Snead
TKTony King
Tony King
Newlywed Man
CR
Cornell Royal
Daddy Mack Peazant

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Daughters of the Dust — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Daughters of the Dust?

Daughters of the Dust is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Daughters of the Dust on Netflix?

No, Daughters of the Dust is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

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Daughters of the Dust isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Daughters of the Dust is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.