The NAGB is proud to partner with Bahamian poet, playwright, novelist and filmmaker Ian Strachan for the 2021-2022 NAGB Film Series season. Among his many accomplishments, Strachan has written and directed a number of plays; founded the Track Road Theatre Foundation; and wrote, directed and produced several films and TV shows including Show Me Your Motion: The Ringplay Games of The Bahamas and Gippie’s Kingdom. He teaches Film, Acting, Creative Writing, Modern Drama, as well as Caribbean, African and African American Literature.
This year Strachan lends his expertise to develop dynamic programming inspired by the NAGB’s exhibitions.
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Find out more »Film Series: Federico Fellini’s 8½
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Find out more »Film Series: Princess Mononoke
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Find out more »Film Series: A Raisin in the Sun
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a […]
Find out more »Film Series: “Sankofa”
For our first film screening of 2022, we are happy to present "Sankofa". “Sankofa” is an expression of the Akan […]
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