New York Premiere
In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, teenage Nafisa is raised on heroic tales of battling British colonizers told by her grandmother, the village matriarch Al-Sit. But when a young businessman arrives from abroad with a new development plan and genetically engineered cotton, Nafisa becomes the center of a power play to determine the future of the village. Awakening to her own strength, Nafisa sets out to save the cotton fields—and herself. Neither she nor her community will ever be the same again.
Followed by a Q&A with director Suzannah Mirghani, actor Rodney Sharkey, and musician Alsarah—moderated by Sarra Idris
In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, teenage Nafisa is raised on heroic tales of battling British colonizers told by her grandmother, the village matriarch Al-Sit. But when a young businessman arrives from abroad with a new development plan and genetically engineered cotton, Nafisa becomes the center of a power play to determine the future of the village. Awakening to her own strength, Nafisa sets out to save the cotton fields—and herself. Neither she nor her community will ever be the same again.
Followed by a Q&A with director Suzannah Mirghani, actor Rodney Sharkey, and musician Alsarah—moderated by Sarra Idris
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
94min
VENUE
FORMAT
DCP
LANGUAGE
In Arabic with English subtitles
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $17
Members: $12
Please note: A $2 handling fee per ticket will be added to your order.
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