had huge dreadlocks. He was
sort of like a building walking
around China.”
Clarence was a man used to
having people stop him on the
street, asking for autographs,
or hoping to take a photo with
them. But in China he experi-
enced something surreal for him.
“Not only had they never heard
of me or Bruce, but they had
never seen a black man before.”
He took note of a calmness he
had not felt before. He describes
it as a calmness in the midst of
thousands of people. “It allowed
me to see inside myself. I was
alone, but I felt a peace in that
loneliness.”
The film follows Clarence
throughout China as he seeks to
find out who he is. His spiritual
journey is fascinating to watch.
He absorbs Chinese customs and
religion, finding such a peace
you’re wondering if he would
ever leave. “I can’t remember
NJ STAGE - ISSUE 59
NJ International
Film Festival
Presents
Sing you a Brand New Song:
The Words and Music of
Coleman Mellett
Sat, June 8 @ 7pm
A beautiful and joyous
documentary
New Brunswick, NJ
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