PREMIERE SCREENING EVENT: Women of Color in Japan

1402 H Street Northeast,Washington DC 20002

09 October, 2021

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Join us for the premiere screening of "Women of Color in Japan," Melanin Unscripted's latest documentary film directed by Amarachi Nwosu Proof of full COVID vaccination is required for all attendees. On Saturday, October 9th, Melanin Unscripted (MU) and Mehari Sequar Gallery will host an event commemorating the upcoming premiere of Women of Color in Japan, MU’s latest short documentary film directed by Washington DC born, Nigerian-American storyteller Amarachi Nwosu. The event will consist of two screenings, Black in Tokyo (2017), followed by Women of Color in Japan (2021). The audience will also have the opportunity to hear from Nwosu during a post-screening Q+A session moderated by writer and cultural worker Anisa Olufemi. Through this screening event, MU and Mehari Sequar Gallery aim to bring DC’s BIPOC creative community together and use the film WOC In Japan as a starting point to generate a critically engaged conversation around marginalization, diasporas, and the nuanced realities of being a WOC artist — in Japan and beyond. MU’s mission is not only to highlight narratives that are often underrepresented, but to bring together a community of aspiring artists and facilitate spaces that encourage informative and inspirational dialogue. Recently honored as Forbes 30 under 30 class of 2021 for her work as a storyteller and creative entrepreneur as the founder of Melanin Unscripted, Amarachi Nwosu’s passion for storytelling has allowed her to champion timeless narratives that create impact and break barriers. Through Amarachi’s experience as a Nigerian-American living in Japan, she amassed a first-hand look at the diverse experiences of women of color as well as the ways in which these experiences connect people of different backgrounds. Screening: 6:40PM Q+A Session: 7PM Follow us to stay up to date: @melaninunscripted http://melaninunscripted.com/ @meharisequargallery https://www.meharisequargallery.com/ Email Anisa or Vanessa with any questions: [email protected] [email protected]