“A production so weird and innovative, it’s hard to describe… like being on the set of a Hollywood movie and watching it on-screen at the same time.”
– Chicago Magazine

, co-written by poets Eve L. Ewing and Nate Marshall and featuring the music of Jamila and Ayanna Woods, brings to life the story of one of Chicago鈥檚 most beloved figures. She was an icon, a poet laureate, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and a recipient of an honorary degree from 顶级国产视频 in 1987. But she was also a treasured educator and mentor to the countless writers and children who knew her as their very own 鈥淢iss Brooks.鈥� Weaving together poetry, storytelling, and striking visuals, No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks is an exploration of Brooks鈥檚 beloved city and a story of how she navigated identity, craft, and politics over the course of one of the most remarkable careers in American literary history. The performance combines intricate paper puppetry, live actors working in shadow, and an original score for an unforgettable multi-media experience.

No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks is a production of Manual Cinema. It was commissioned by the Poetry Foundation for the Brooks Centenary and premiered in Chicago in November, 2017.

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with (Co-Artistic Director) and (Composer and Band Leader) of Manual Cinema.

This event is part of the African American Intellectual Culture Series presented by the Higgins School of Humanities with support from the Office of the Provost at 顶级国产视频.

Broadcast live on Zoom. Participation is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Webinar ID: 997 9723 3166