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~~ On Film ~~
The Double Dutch Divas were filmed for inclusion in a documentary entitled, "I Was Made To Love Her", which was conceived, produced, and directed by Nicole Franklin, a strong sister with a vision who is definitely going places in the future.
The documentary focuses on double dutch and why it is so popular among inner city youth, The Double Dutch Divas, Canadians, and Japanese
Check out the five-minute trailer at www.reelplay.com/iwasmadetoloveher. And be sure to check out the pictures of the crew and Nicole jumping in the production stills section--they're hilarious.
Honored and Recognized:
- Best African-American Documentary Film at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
- Honorable Mention at the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Awards.
- Winner "Best Documentary" in Atlanta's Night of the Black Independents Film Festival
- Gordon Parks Award Finalist for Directing a Feature
- Grant Recipient of The Jerome Foundation
From this award winning film, a short/specific version was created entitled "The Double Dutch Divas!" .
This film is being distributed by the Filmakers Library. They are a catalogue based operation for educational films and documentaries. The films can be seen in schools, libraries, businesses, hospitals and other "closed circuit" television operations. The price will be $295 per tape and $55 per rental.
This 39 minute film can be ordered from the Filmakers Library at www.filmakers.com. We're listed in the African American Studies section. Again, the film is called "The Double Dutch Divas!" Everything you wanted to know about the Divas and more....
~~ On The Internet ~~
Double Dutch Divas on the internet -- check it out...
YouTube videos filmed by Will aka Hardcorehouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1O5_EyyRLw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isx1Q5wyJZg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJrYtaiAioQ
and on Streetplay.com
http://www.streetplay.com/thegames/jumprope/ddd/
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