About this Event
GALA SCREENING: Sugar Island
Followed by a Q&A with director Johanné Gómez Terrero and VIP Reception
Sugar Island immerses us in the Dominican Republic’s sugarcane fields, where Makenya, a Dominican-Haitian teenager, navigates an unwanted pregnancy and the harsh labor that defines her world.
Director Johanné Gómez Terrero masterfully blends social realism, spirituality, and Afro-futurism to expose the enduring legacy of colonial exploitation. As Makenya confronts family burdens and the specter of displacement, the arrival of a mysterious theater troupe illuminates haunting connections between past and present struggles.
As Makenya fights for her future and her grandfather battles for justice, Sugar Island unfolds as a lyrical, visually rich meditation on identity, survival, and the enduring power of cultural memory.
Sponsored by Cinema Tropical
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Teachers College Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, New York, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 44.52
