I saw a teaser for this film on Tumblr a couple of weeks ago and instantly fell in love with the look and feel of it. Love on a Sunday afternoon which had its premiere in LA just last week is a beautiful short film which shares a day in the life of a young couple who experience the power and beauty of love between each other and among friends. The sounds of Janelle Monae fit perfectly with the film which features dancers who have worked with the likes of Beyonce, Gnarls Barkley and on shows such as the Lion King (I just noticed that one of the dancers, who’s also featured in the poster is A from Awkward Black Girl who I had no idea is a professional dancer!).
My goal with this film was to expand the view of Black culture and Black dancers. We are more than just a good booty pop. We are versatile. We are technical. And we don’t want to be underestimated. I am hoping that this film will inspire you and make your day a little brighter.
- Jamila Glass, director & dancer
Check out the film below and also take a look at The Cutting Room’s Tumblr and YouTube pages which feature more of Jamila’s beautiful work.
Your Comments
Thank you so much for the comments on the film! I was very proud to be a part of such and amazing experience! Can you tell me what you felt when you saw a bunch of good ole black folk together having a good time? How did you connect to it?
Thank you for leaving a comment. I’m not a dancer but can appreciate how dance expresses emotion. It evoked a feeling of how beautiful we are as people and how great it feels to be amongst people that love each other. It was powerful, you did a fantastic job!
I agree with Gabstamatic. You did an amazing job. Dancing can say so much, and it did exactly that in this video. Love, happiness, intimacy, friendship. All without a word.
I hope there’s more where that came from.