Hello visitors! I'm super excited to share news of a breathtakingly beautiful and vital film, 'The Injured Body,' by filmmaker and multi-media artist Mara Ahmed. The world premier is this Friday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Cinema Art Center in Huntington, NY. And I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be joining Mara, and artist Brianna L. Hernandez, for the post-screening discussion.
More about the film:
The Injured Body: A Film about Racism in America Directed and Produced by Mara Ahmed
"How do we carry the weight of racism in our bodies and how can we begin to heal? 'The Injured Body' is a visually rich and emotionally resonant documentary that delves into the everyday realities of racial micro-aggressions through candid conversations with 16 women of color living in New York. Inspired by Claudia Rankine's groundbreaking book Citizen: An American Lyric, the film explores the complex intersections of race, gender and identity in today's America.
"The film is a celebration of resistance, beauty, and embodied storytelling. Shot across the changing seasons of Upstate New York, 'The Injured Body' features mesmerizing dance sequences primarily choreographed by Mariko Yamada. Each performance becomes a lyrical response to trauma, expressing what words often cannot. From vibrant costumes to a dynamic musical score, every element of the film invites the viewer into a rich sensory experience.
"More than a documentary, 'The Injured Body' is a call to imagine a world beyond racism, and to believe in the possibility of collective healing. Through its blend of testimony and poetic movement, it challenges us to see, feel, and, ultimately, act."
Tickets on sale now: use QR code in the flyer below or go to maraahmed.com
It promises to be a special evening and I hope to see you there 💖
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