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‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project’ DOC NYC Film Review – A Creative Look at an Incredible Mind

Unconventional people deserve to have their stories told in unconventional ways. A poet is rarely the subject of a film, and typically not until long after their work has been able to be digested and scrutinized in new ways by future generations with a better appreciation for their innovation and style. But it’s nice to…

Exclusive Interview: Elia Moutamid & Simone Brioni Discuss ‘Maka’, About Pioneer Black Italian Activist Geneviève Makaping

Filmmaker Elia Moutamid — whose previous works as director include Gaiwan (2015), Talien (2015 and winner of the “Special Jury Prize” at the Turin Film Festival 2017), Kufid (2020) — has released his latest film: Maka. This film is the result of a heartfelt collaboration with Simone Brioni, writer and Assistant Professor at the Department…