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On My Own: The Traditions of Daisy Turner
| Length: | 28 min |
| Released: | 1987 |
| Ages: |
High School College Adult |
In the green hills of Vermont there lives an amazing black woman of 102 whose memories go back almost to the Civil War. She is the daughter of Alex Turner, born a slave in Virginia, who moved to Grafton, Vermont in 1872 to work in a saw mill.
Daisy was one of thirteen children in a family whose days were spent on farm chores and evenings were spent story telling and singing. In this way, the rich family traditions were passed down from one generation to the other. Her stories of growing up in rural Vermont show us that a black family could flourish in a New England town. As we listen to her commanding voice, we realize that Daisy, like the bards of old, keeps alive the culture of her people.
Daisy was one of thirteen children in a family whose days were spent on farm chores and evenings were spent story telling and singing. In this way, the rich family traditions were passed down from one generation to the other. Her stories of growing up in rural Vermont show us that a black family could flourish in a New England town. As we listen to her commanding voice, we realize that Daisy, like the bards of old, keeps alive the culture of her people.
"Absolutely superb." - EFLA Evaluations
"'Daisy Turner' is a gem!" - The Gerontologist
"Daisy's energy, fervor, and remark able memory holds viewers spellbound. The film would be a particularly good addition to public library collections." - School Library Journal
"'Daisy Turner' is a gem!" - The Gerontologist
"Daisy's energy, fervor, and remark able memory holds viewers spellbound. The film would be a particularly good addition to public library collections." - School Library Journal
American Film and Video Festival, 1987
