Long Time Comin'

Long Time Comin'

52 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1993

There is a cultural revolution going on in Canada and Faith Nolan and Grace Channer are on the leading edge. These two African-Canadian lesbian artists give back to art its most urgent meanings--commitment and passion. Grace Channer's large and sensuous canvasses and musician Faith Nolan's gritty and joyous blues propel this documentary into the spheres of poetry and dance. Long Time Comin' captures their work, their urgency, and their friendship in intimate conversations with both artists.

Long Time Comin'

52 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1993

Long Time Comin'
There is a cultural revolution going on in Canada and Faith Nolan and Grace Channer are on the leading edge. These two African-Canadian lesbian artists give back to art its most urgent meanings--commitment and passion. Grace Channer's large and sensuous canvasses and musician Faith Nolan's gritty and joyous blues propel this documentary into the spheres of poetry and dance. Long Time Comin' captures their work, their urgency, and their friendship in intimate conversations with both artists.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Long Time Comin'
Directors Dionne Brand
Writers

Cast

Grace Channer

as Herself

Faith Nolan

as Herself

Joni Mitchell

as Herself