All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt

Name: All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt
Director: Raven Jackson
Genre: Drama
Released: 2023-11-03
Rating: 6

November 3, 2023· 1h 37m

Drama

Directed by

Raven Jackson

Cast

Kaylee Nicole Johnson Chris Chalk Jayah Henry Sheila Atim Bernadette Albright Preston McDowell +18 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score6.0

Tender caresses and enveloping embraces are portals into the life of Mack, a Black woman in Mississippi. Winding through the anticipation, love, and heartbreak she experiences from childhood to adulthood, the expressionist journey is an ode to connection — with loved ones and with place.

Critics Sentiment

Critics6.0

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Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

18 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago

Peak Moment

Adult Mack embraces her returned lover wordlessly

8.9at 35m

Lowest Moment

Extended silent sequences test audience patience

4.8at 55m

Biggest Swing

The film swings from its most acclaimed sequence (the 10-minute wordless embrace) to its most criticized pacing issues within 20 minutes.

The film creates a polarizing experience that either casts a spell through its sensory storytelling or frustrates with its experimental pacing. While critics consistently praised Jackson's visual artistry and specific powerful sequences, many found the minimal narrative structure and extended silent moments challenging. The overall sentiment reflects a beautifully crafted but divisive debut that succeeds as sensory cinema while struggling as traditional narrative.

18 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb