| In-Person Film Screening and Conversation: This World is Not My Own
Tuesday, March 21, 6 p.m. ET Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and G Streets, NW
Free; Registration required Discover the colorful and fantastic world created by artist Nellie Mae Rowe in the DC premiere of This World Is Not My Own. Join filmmakers Ruchi Mital, Petter Ringbom, and Marquise Stillwell for a screening and conversation of their film, which is currently premiering at the 2023 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas. “In a striking design choice, the filmmakers have augmented these gorgeous motion capture segments with animated versions of many her drawings…”
—ArtNet The filmmakers bring Rowe’s unique vision to life through a mix of traditional documentary techniques, intricate sets that recreate Rowe’s Playhouse, animations, and scripted scenes based on Nellie Mae Rowe quotes. Narrated by Emmy-award winner, Uzo Aduba, with voice support by Broadway actress Amy Warren, this film considers the cultural and political forces that shaped Rowe’s life and art. This is an in-person event. There is no virtual component and it will not be recorded. | 