Meanwhile
An appreciation of the act of resistance involved in simply living... to persist in spite of injustice and in spite of absurdity.
-- Eye for Film
Meanwhile
MEANWHILE is a docu-poem in six verses about artists breathing through chaos. In dynamic collaboration, Jacqueline Woodson (text), Meshell Ndegeocello (soundscape), Erika Dilday (support), M. Trevino (structure), and Catherine Gund (direction), combine artists’ expressions with historical and observational footage to unveil a rare cinematic mediation about identity, race, racism and resistance as they shape our shared breath.
Centering breath as a symbol of resilience, MEANWHILE captures raw, unfinished moments—dancers in rehearsal, artists midway through their work—focusing on the act of creation. Rooted in the upheavals of 2020, the film uses breath as its through-line to symbolize collective survival. It invites viewers to witness the process of liberation and be present in the “meanwhile”—a moment of creation, struggle, and hope that transcends fixed identities.
Centering breath as a symbol of resilience, MEANWHILE captures raw, unfinished moments—dancers in rehearsal, artists midway through their work—focusing on the act of creation. Rooted in the upheavals of 2020, the film uses breath as its through-line to symbolize collective survival. It invites viewers to witness the process of liberation and be present in the “meanwhile”—a moment of creation, struggle, and hope that transcends fixed identities.
Genre
Documentary,
African-American Experience,
Art & Artists,
Dance,
Poetry,
Women and Film
Runtime
89
Language
English
Director
Catherine Gund,
Jacqueline Woodson,
Meshell Ndegeocello,
Erika Dilday
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