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A projected screening of Booker finalist Maaza Mengiste's The Shadow King, performed by Yusra Warsama.
Join us on the Square at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre for projected screenings of short films commissioned for the Tottenham Literature Festival, every night from 5 - 7pm.
Watch a dramatic reading from The Shadow King by poet and actor Yusra Warsama. This film weaves in archival footage from Maaza Mengiste’s research for the Booker finalist novel.
All films are captioned with English subtitles.
Supported by the Arts Council England.
ABOUT THE TOTTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL
The Bernie Grant Arts Centre’s Tottenham Literature Festival, a bold festival of words, returns from Monday 14 December to Saturday 19 December.
This year’s festival focuses on the theme of ‘Connectedness’. Against the backdrop of social isolation, the devastation of COVID-19 and the rallying cry that Black Lives Matter, Tottenham Literature Festival arrives a week before Christmas to encourage community and a joyful celebration of Black narratives and stories. The festival brings together award-winning authors and incredible artists from Tottenham and beyond including Ify Adenuga, Derek Owusu, Maaza Mengiste, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Stella Dadzie, Jay Bernard, David Lammy, Gary Younge, Jessica Horn, Lola Shoneyin and Zukiswa Wanner.
With a packed blended programme of virtual storytelling, workshops, conversations and outdoor screenings Tottenham Literature Festival continues to celebrate the word and storytelling in all its glorious forms.
Discover the programme here.
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14-Dec-2020 - 17:00 Start date
16-Dec-2020 - 19:00 End date
Town Hall Approach Road, London, N15 4RX