Film
Queen of Glory
Premiering on the festival circuit in 2021, Nana Mensah’s debut feature film—which she directed, wrote, and stars in—garnered seven awards, including Best New Narrative Director at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Ready to abandon her molecular neuro oncology postdoc at Columbia to follow her married boyfriend to Ohio, everything drastically changes for Sarah when her Ghanian-American mother suddenly passes—leaving behind her Christian bookstore in the Bronx and a funeral to oversee. As Sarah’s new life unfolds, she finds community and support in the neighborhood that her mother loved. Grounded in humor and authenticity, this immigrant story is an “under-the-radar gem” (Variety) from a powerful new voice in American cinema.
Opening Weekend Q&As:
July 15 following the 7pm screening, join us for a Q&A with director Nana Mensah, moderated by Lupita Nyong'o.
July 16 following the 7pm screening, join us for a Q&A with director Nana Mensah, moderated by Jayme Lawson.
July 17 following the 4:30pm screening, join us for a Q&A with director Nana Mensah, moderated by Yolanda Sangweni.
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation.
Leadership support for BAM Film provided by the Ford Foundation and The Thompson Family Foundation
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