Sneak Preview Film Screening: Sugar Island

Saturday, April 26
Teachers College - Columbia Art and Art Education, Department of Arts & Humanities, New York
Presented by African Diaspora International Film Festival

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ShowingsSat, Apr 26th, 7:30 PM @ 408 Zankel

Sugar Island immerses us in the Dominican Republic’s sugarcane fields, where Makenya, a Dominican-Haitian teenager, navigates an unwanted pregnancy and the harsh labor that defines her world. 

Director Johanné Gómez Terrero masterfully blends social realism, spirituality, and Afro-futurism to expose the enduring legacy of colonial exploitation. As Makenya confronts family burdens and the specter of displacement, a mysterious theater troupe's arrival illuminates the haunting connections between past and present struggles.

As Makenya battles for her future, her grandfather fights for justice, and displacement looms, the film delivers a lyrical, visually rich exploration of identity, survival, and the explores the enduring power of cultural memory.

Directed by Johanne Gómez Terrero, 2024, 91 minutes, Dominican Republic, Drama, Spanish, Haitian; Haitian Creole (with English subtitles)

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Schedule & Tickets

Saturday, April 26 · $13 · tickets local_activity · add to calendar today 2025-04-26 09:00:00 2025-04-26 17:00:00 America/New_York Sneak Preview Film Screening: Sugar Island https://harlemonestop.com/event/33458/sneak-preview-film-screening-sugar-island Teachers College - Columbia Art and Art Education, Department of Arts & Humanities, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY, 10027

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