During the summer of 2010 Eelyn Lee ran a 4-day lab exploring the various meanings of this African saying with a group of young women on the Ferrier Estate, south London.
In collaboratoration with photographer Nicola Dracoulis the group began by constructing a series of narrative photographic images. The still image that appears at the beginning of the film below inspired the action that unfolds.
The project was part of the Kidbrooke Residency.
Lead Artist - Eelyn Lee
Photographer - Nicola Dracoulis
Cinematographer - Winstan Whitter
Editor & Composer - Francis Morgan-Giles
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