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The Isolation Interviews - Cassi A. Namoda

The Isolation Interviews - Cassi A. Namoda

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Cassi A. Namoda's work reflects on life in Mozambique, the importance of family, and the stories inspired by the filmmakers listed in her choices below. Earlier this year she presented her first solo show in London at the Pippy Houldsworth Gallery. Here she shares some of her favourite films, books and comforts to help you rest and recharge.

Films to Watch

01
Black Girl

Black Girl

dir. Ousmane Sembene
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02
Borom Sarret

Borom Sarret

dir. Ousmane Sembene
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03
Vanilla Sex

Vanilla Sex

dir. Cheryl Dunye
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04
Hyenas

Hyenas

dir. Djibril Diop Mambety
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05
Several Friends

Several Friends

dir. Charles Burnett
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06
Bless Their Little Heats

Bless Their Little Heats

dir. Billy Woodberry
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07
To Sleep With Anger

To Sleep With Anger

dir. Charles Burnett
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08
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

dir. Fred Waller
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Books to Read

01
Anthills of The Savannah

Anthills of The Savannah

by Chinua Achebe
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02
The Sweet Flypaper Of Life

The Sweet Flypaper Of Life

by Roy De Carava and Langston Hughes
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03
This Morning, This Evening, So Soon

This Morning, This Evening, So Soon

by James Baldwin
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04
Alice Neel : Uptown

Alice Neel : Uptown

by Hilton Als
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05
The Bluest Eye

The Bluest Eye

by Toni Morrison
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06
Sleepwalking Land

Sleepwalking Land

by Mia Couto
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07
Japanese Farm Food

Japanese Farm Food

by Nancy Singleton Hachisu
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08
Between The World and Me

Between The World and Me

by Ta-Nehesi Coates
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09
We Killed Mangy Dog & Other Stories

We Killed Mangy Dog & Other Stories

by Luis Bernardo Honwana
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10
Who Writes For Black Children? African American Children’s Literature before 1900

Who Writes For Black Children? African American Children’s Literature before 1900

Edited by Katharine Capshaw and Anna Mae Duane
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11
Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

by Dr Qing Li
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12
Root To Bloom A Modern Guide to Whole Plant Use

Root To Bloom A Modern Guide to Whole Plant Use

by Mat Pember
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Some Things I Love Right Now

01
Wagner’s Greatest Variety Wild Bird Food

Wagner’s Greatest Variety Wild Bird Food

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02
Serum Face Oil

Serum Face Oil

Lesse
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03
Bed Socks

Bed Socks

General Sleep Store
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04
CBD mints

CBD mints

Dr. Moxey's
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05
Pilates Circle

Pilates Circle

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06
Eden Kombu Soy Milk

Eden Kombu Soy Milk

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07
Duromina

Duromina

Variety Coffee
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08
Hurom Juicer

Hurom Juicer

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09
Lavender tea

Lavender tea

Buddha Teas
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10
Shampoo

Shampoo

Henna and Biotin
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Conditioner

Conditioner

Henna and Biotin
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Albums to Play

01
Gambian Griot Kora Duets

Gambian Griot Kora Duets

Alhaji Bai Konte
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02
Ndia Na Ndia, Vol. 2

Ndia Na Ndia, Vol. 2

Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe
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Destinations & Experiences

01
Apron and Bag

Apron and Bag

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02
The Art Newspaper

The Art Newspaper

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03
Laila Cooks

Laila Cooks

Instagram
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