Aniya is a young dance artist in Houston, Texas, who embarks on a journey to heal her spirit and find her voice after being displaced by a hurricane. With guidance from her mentor, Aniya investigates impacted communities on the Gulf Coast and develops a dance performance inspired by her experiences and the complex legacies of environmental injustice. Family, religion, sexuality, and mental health collide as she strives to transform dark histories into beautiful expression and movement. Through intimate observational cinematography, evocative dance sequences, and a haunting score, Aniya’s story traces the agony and the ecstasy of growing up, while revealing the power of art and community.

Join us for this screening on Friday, March 28, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features a post-show conversation.
Run time: 87 minutes.

This screening is organized as part of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.

Delivery Method

  • In Person

Timing

  • Upcoming

Category

  • CPNAS Events

Location

  • NAS Building
  • 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W.
  • Washington
  • D.C.
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