Storyline

This documentary will explore the Afro-Caribbean dance, ‘whining’ alongside the practice of twerking to analyze respectability politics, pressures to accommodate whiteness, and gendered criticism of sexual expression within the Black diaspora. Using archival footage of West African dance, expert opinion from dancing and gender studies professors, and the active participation of partygoers in a dance experiment, Watkins will paint the picture of the defiance, autonomy, and ancestral veneration intrinsic to these traditional movement styles.

Key Information

Director Kayla Naomi Watkins
Writers Kayla Naomi Watkins
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Vera Adams

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Quadrelle Harris

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Nyla Murray

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Queen Nzinga

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Maria E. Rivera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bumpa was released on August 22, 2025.

Bumpa is a Documentary movie.

Bumpa is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Bumpa was directed by Kayla Naomi Watkins.

The main cast of Bumpa includes Vera Adams, Quadrelle Harris, Nyla Murray.

Bumpa is originally in English.