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Short Documentary

Boil That Cabbage Down

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A film still from Boil That Cabbage Down shows a group of Black people posed together in a field with a clear light blue sky. At the center is a man wearing a blue blazer over a white collared shirt. Next to him is a woman wearing a white shirt with a frilly collar. Behind them stand three Black men also in blazers. The man on the left stands out, wearing a red blazer and an afro. He is the only person without a white scarf tied on their head.

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In this documentary, a novice banjoist embarks on a transformative journey to uncover the forgotten Black roots of the banjo. Through lessons, history and struggle, she learns to embrace the instrument’s complex legacy culminating in a celebratory Black Folk Jam Session that connects the past with the present.








Directors Spotlight



Candace Williamson

Director

Candace Mae is an award-winning director and filmmaker from Orlando, Florida, known for her vibrant storytelling and self-proclaimed title of ‘cool gal.’ Her work is rooted in the belief that joy is a radical form of resistance, and she sees filmmaking as a powerful tool for fostering belonging and deep, authentic joy.







  • Year 2024
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Country United States
  • Language English
  • Director Candace Williamson
  • Producer Jem Garcia, Kaylee Hayes
  • Co Producer Ambi Butler Airis Paris
  • Cinematographer Thom Kristensen
  • Editor Khana Tillman, Ukairo Ukairo
  • Animator Mya Effiong
  • Production Design Jake Nicastro, Tristan St. Germain
  • Composer Christa Duggan
  • Sound Design Barento Taha
  • Music Christa Duggan
  • Premiere Philadelphia





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