“Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” | Documentary Screening & Discussion with Nikki Giovanni

Date and Time

Jan 7, 2024 5:00 pm

Location

Columbia

6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, Maryland, 21044

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Description:

Join us for a captivating evening as we present an advance screening of the HBO Documentary "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project”, followed by a discussion with the legendary poet, author and activist, Nikki Giovanni.

Delve into the remarkable life of Nikki Giovanni and explore the profound historical eras she experienced, from the Civil Rights Movement to the impactful Black Lives Matter movement. 

This award-winning documentary travels through time and space to reveal the enduring influence of Nikki Giovanni, one of America’s greatest living artists and social commentators. Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project reckons with the inevitable passing of time through a collision of memories, moments in American history, live readings, and visually innovative treatments of Giovanni’s poetry. (Streaming January 8, 2024 on HBO Max)

This exclusive event, sponsored by Wintergreen Women Writers Collective, offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the life and work of a true revolutionary. 

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