New York University (NYU) is set to host an engaging screening of the documentary, Reimagining Queen Nanny: Her Sword, A Seed.
The film will dive into the life and legacy of the Jamaican national hero, Queen Nanny of the Maroons on Tuesday, October 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The event takes place at the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center’s screening room, nestled at 53 Washington Square South.
Panel discussion with industry experts
The screening will be followed by a captivating panel discussion will ensue, shedding more light on the acclaimed documentary.
In attendance will be the film’s producer and NYU Professor Leo Douglas, and the talented narrator and co-writer of the documentary, Marcia Douglas.
Leo Douglas not only imparts knowledge as a clinical associate professor at NYU Liberal Studies but also oversees the Caribbean Initiative in the Center for Caribbean and Latin American Studies (CLACS).
On the other hand, Marcia Douglas occupies the position of associate chair for creative writing at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Insights into Queen Nanny’s legacy
The screening is more than entertainment; it is an educational venture into the life of Queen Nanny of the Maroons.
Born in present-day Ghana, Queen Nanny was a pivotal figure among the Jamaican Maroons who valiantly fought for freedom from enslavement in the 18th-century colony of Jamaica. Not only celebrated for her remarkable skills in insurgent warfare, but Queen Nanny also made significant contributions as an early Afro-Caribbean eco-spiritual leader, a facet of her life that remains lesser-known yet intriguing.
Furthermore, the documentary carefully chronicles her central role while delving into vital themes of racial identity, gender, sexuality, and religion.
Celebrating the lives of Jamaica’s heroes
The documentary screening and subsequent discussion coincide with the observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the National Heroes’ Month of Jamaica.
The event is free and open to the public.
Registration is required at the NYU events calendar. For more information or to request accessibility accommodations, please email lsdeansoffice@nyu.edu or call 212.998.7120.
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