A lyrical, decades-spanning exploration across a woman’s life in rural Mississippi, the feature debut from award-winning poet, photographer and filmmaker Raven Jackson is a haunting and richly layered portrait, a beautiful ode to the generations of people and places that shape us. ALL DIRT ROADS TASTE OF SALT is a unique, visionary film, one that draws on the history of cinema and Jackson’s artistry to create an unforgettable sensory experience for audiences. The Montclair Film Festival is proud to award Raven Jackson, Director of ALL DIRT ROADS TASTE OF SALT, our 2023 Breakthrough Director Award.

Q&A with Breakthrough Writer Director Raven Jackson follows the screening

ALL DIRT ROADS TASTE OF SALT is an A24 release

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