Film Screening
Date and Time
Aug 1, 2019 7:00 pm
Location
Brookland
625 Monroe St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20017
Aug 1, 2019 7:00 pm
Brookland
First-time film maker Bukky Adeyokunnu will be hosting the only viewing of her film, Crown & Confidence.
Crown & Confidence examines some of the many reasons black women cut their hair. This short documentary explores the journeys of seven women and the relationship they have with their hair before and after the big chop. Bukky hopes to start a discussion on the conversational gap in regards to black hair.
Guests are encouraged to RSVP at crownfilm.eventbrite.com
About: Bukky Adeyokunnu is a self-taught portrait photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller. Born in Lagos, Nigeria and bred in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Bukky tells visual stories of women, health, and the immigrant experience. She began her journey in 2015 and has since become a Dean’s Collection artist, been featured in xoNecole for The Warrior Series, a photo series which captures how three strong women triumph over Sickle Cell Disease, and local exhibitions including Washington D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents 202Creates - LOVE series. Bukky is based now based in Northeast Washington, D.C. and is available for commissions and collaborations.
