The Hag

The plot

Directed by Jaelyn Ellis

A small town community discusses memories of stories told about the mythological Gullah spirit, the Hag, that haunted them for years.

“My mother’s side of my family originated in South Carolina and has resided there for generations. My great grandmother has a Gullah dialect and vernacular. Her expression of speech is a reminder of our rich heritage. My late great grandfather was adopted, but I learned through anecdotes that his adopted family spoke the Gullah language. I have observed over the years that the Gullah dialect and many traditions, such as quilting or basket weaving, were not passed down to subsequent generations. Although the legend of the Hag may not be ubiquitous in Gullah culture, it was one of the few things in my childhood that I associated with Gullah culture, and I have always been fascinated by the vivid experiences my family members have shared with me regarding it. As African Americans, knowledge of our past is inherently limited, and passing culture down is of utmost importance. I am glad I had the opportunity to preserve a small part of my family’s history with this film.”--Jaelyn Ellis, director, “The Hag”

• Age Rating General (12 and under)
• Running time 00:07:30 mins



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