Date and Time
- Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 6pm - 8pm
Location
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd St
Details
In celebration of Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love, this special evening brings together film and music to explore themes of memory, ancestry, and Black creative expression.
Organized by filmmaker and curator Auttrianna Ward, the evening begins with a screening of five moving-image works that consider the body, community, and space through personal and collective narratives. Featuring films by Zora Neale Hurston, Enam Gbewonyo, Aline Motta, Martine Syms, and Ward herself, the program moves fluidly between living archives, everyday labor, and embodied memory — holding space for both levity and history. A conversation between Ward and guest artist Enam Gbewonyo will follow the screenings.
The evening continues with a live performance by Hannah Mayree, joined by Kele Nitoto and Xanthia Van Ewijk. Through traditional African drumming, dance, song, and the music of the banjo, their performance offers a powerful act of storytelling rooted in diasporic traditions. Drawing from historical references while imagining Black futures, the trio highlights the richness of folk practices and their evolving role in shaping cultural expression.
Together, these programs invite audiences to reflect on repair, renewal, and the enduring power of love.
