Celebrate Juneteenth with a powerful virtual screening event featuring Episode 1 and Episode 2 of the award-winning docuseries Sankofa Chicago, along with an exclusive first look at the upcoming short film, The Sankofa Experiment.
This special event begins June 19 at 5:00 PM CT with a live premiere, followed by a Q&A panel discussing all three films, moderated by Kevin Ross of Two Guard Media Group, and featuring Director Vanessa Wright and cast members from each episode.
Sankofa Chicago examines the overlooked contributions of Black and Brown communities in American history and the pressing need for truth, representation, and healing. The Sankofa Experiment brings families together across generations to confront race, identity, and privilege in bold new ways.
This screening is Pay What You Can, with a $0 minimum to keep it accessible to all.
If you're watching with friends or family, or believe in this work, please consider contributing $5–$10 (or more) to help support the filmmaker and future screenings.
Sankofa Chicago: The Untold is the second installment of the Sankofa series, uncovering the gaps in American history education, particularly in Chicago Public Schools. It highlights the overlooked contributions of Black and Brown communities and proposes methods to enrich history curricula. Through powerful storytelling, the film challenges conventional narratives and encourages viewers to pursue a deeper understanding of our shared past and present.
- Year2023
- Runtime65 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- RatingPG
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- SponsorIllinois Arts Council, Department of cultural affairs and special events, Columbia College Chicago
- DirectorVanessa Wright
- ProducerVanessa Wright
- Co-ProducerChristy Spence
- CastState Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, Michelle Duster, Art T. Burton, Daughon E. Langner, Michelle Navarre, Deshaun Simmons, Nina Hike, Lori Torres, William Scott
- CinematographerRaphael Nash
- EditorBLACK PUG FILMS
- MusicArt "Turk" Burton
Celebrate Juneteenth with a powerful virtual screening event featuring Episode 1 and Episode 2 of the award-winning docuseries Sankofa Chicago, along with an exclusive first look at the upcoming short film, The Sankofa Experiment.
This special event begins June 19 at 5:00 PM CT with a live premiere, followed by a Q&A panel discussing all three films, moderated by Kevin Ross of Two Guard Media Group, and featuring Director Vanessa Wright and cast members from each episode.
Sankofa Chicago examines the overlooked contributions of Black and Brown communities in American history and the pressing need for truth, representation, and healing. The Sankofa Experiment brings families together across generations to confront race, identity, and privilege in bold new ways.
This screening is Pay What You Can, with a $0 minimum to keep it accessible to all.
If you're watching with friends or family, or believe in this work, please consider contributing $5–$10 (or more) to help support the filmmaker and future screenings.
Sankofa Chicago: The Untold is the second installment of the Sankofa series, uncovering the gaps in American history education, particularly in Chicago Public Schools. It highlights the overlooked contributions of Black and Brown communities and proposes methods to enrich history curricula. Through powerful storytelling, the film challenges conventional narratives and encourages viewers to pursue a deeper understanding of our shared past and present.
- Year2023
- Runtime65 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- RatingPG
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- SponsorIllinois Arts Council, Department of cultural affairs and special events, Columbia College Chicago
- DirectorVanessa Wright
- ProducerVanessa Wright
- Co-ProducerChristy Spence
- CastState Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, Michelle Duster, Art T. Burton, Daughon E. Langner, Michelle Navarre, Deshaun Simmons, Nina Hike, Lori Torres, William Scott
- CinematographerRaphael Nash
- EditorBLACK PUG FILMS
- MusicArt "Turk" Burton