While I yet Live

2019 · 15 min · Documentary · Directed by Nightshade Films

Five acclaimed African American quilters from Gee’s Bend, Alabama, talk about love, religion and the fight for civil rights as they continue the tradition of quilting that originally brought them together. Presented on Shortflix through the official upload on Vimeo.

Credits

• Presented by: Vimeo Staff Picks

Genres

• Documentary

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