A Litany for Survival chronicles the remarkable life of Black lesbian, poet, teacher, and activist Audre Lorde, from her childhood in Harlem to her 14-year battle with breast cancer.
A champion of civil rights, the women’s movement, and gay and lesbian rights, Lorde “narrates” the film through recordings of her poetry, prose, and interviews conducted during the final years of her life. Reflections from her children, students, and contemporaries—including Adrienne Rich, Essex Hemphill, and Sonia Sanchez—add to this incredibly rich portrait of one of 20th century’s most influential writers. Sacred Spaces Collective Curator Keya Crenshaw and Poet Tyiesha Radford-Shorts lead a discussion following the screening. (90 mins., digital video)
The Black Madonna & Other Sacred Spaces is a multidisciplinary exhibition and cultural experience that centers healing, ancestral memory, and sacred creative practice within Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.
For more information on the exhibition and other events, see The Black Madonna & Other Sacred Spaces webpage.