A Powerful Thang

This innovative drama set in Ohio traces an African American couple's search for intimacy and friendship. The spirited African-identified Yasmine Allen is a writer and single mother who has been dating saxophone teacher Craig Watkins for a month. Wishing to end her self-imposed celibacy following her son's birth Yasmine has reached a turning point in the relationship-but Craig the Big Lug wants to take it slow. Sage advice from friends and family members remind them "sex is a powerful thang." Like her highly acclaimed CYCLES Davis's film incorporates animation as well as Afro-Haitian dance in a rich exploration of the lives of African Americans.