Relatives
1989, English. Directed by Julie Dash.
Ishmael Huston-Jones physically carries his mother, Pauline Jones, into the improvisational dance space. While she dyes eggs and speaks about family history, he improvises a rhythmic dance-counterpoint to her speech.
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Relatives runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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Relatives isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1989. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
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Who directed Relatives?
Relatives (1989) was directed by Julie Dash and stars Ishmael Huston-Jones.