Premiere Screening Event: SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT & DOUEN II

Premiere Screening Event: SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT & DOUEN II
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD

Join us for a captivating evening of storytelling through film!

Experience the premieres of two impactful short films, SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT and DOUEN II, alongside bonus screenings of festival favorites, SENSES and NEGRO MOUNTAIN. This special event brings together documentary, horror, and narrative films that celebrate resilience, identity, and culture.

Film Synopysis:

SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT - documentary film that delves into the lives of girls and women with vision loss, challenging viewers to perceive beauty beyond sight. Through their stories, it aims to redefine societal norms of beauty, inviting a deeper understanding and appreciation.

DOUEN II - A Trinidadian aunty tells her niece a scary folklore, but things take an odd turn when beings suddenly appear, signaling a glimpse warning of the threat to come. Based on a Trinidad and Tobago folklore.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM.

This special event features the premiere screenings of SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT and DOUEN II, along with bonus films SENSES and NEGRO MOUNTAIN.

Event Highlights:

• 6:00 PM: The evening begins with the premiere screening of SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT, followed by a Q&A session with Alyscia Cunningham and several participants.
• A brief intermission will follow, providing an opportunity for attendees to exit if they prefer not to stay for the horror film screenings.
• 7:00 PM: The program resumes with the screenings of SENSES and NEGRO MOUNTAIN, leading into the highly anticipated premiere of DOUEN II.
• A second Q&A session with Alyscia Cunningham, cast and key crew will follow the screenings of SENSES, and NEGRO MOUNTAIN, and DOUEN II, offering insights into the creative process and the stories behind the films.

Accessibility:
All films include audio descriptions and closed captions. If ASL interpretation is needed, please email your request to by February 2, 2025.

Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today! Proceeds from ticket sales will support the distribution of DOUEN II and the .

• Engaging stories that inspire, educate, and entertain.
• Networking opportunities with fellow film enthusiasts, creatives, and the cast and crew.
• An immersive cinematic experience at the iconic AFI Silver Theatre.

About the Writer/Director

Rooted in her identity as a first-generation Trinidadian American, Alyscia Cunningham’s early fascination with storytelling was sparked by the tales of resilience, folklore, and life lessons shared by her Caribbean elders. These narratives of triumph over adversity and cultural heritage fuel her creative passion, driving her work in both documentary and narrative filmmaking.

As the founder of , Alyscia champions the production of documentary and horror films written and directed by women of color. She co-organized with Women in Film and Video, fostering a support network for working moms and caregivers in film and TV. Alyscia is also one of the three with the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, facilitating community conversations and creative engagements.

A recognized speaker, Alyscia’s contributions to societal discourse have not gone unnoticed. She has been celebrated as part of ‘The Next 1000’ (2021), received accolades from the , and lent her voice as one of the FrontLine Voices for the campaign, aiming to globally transform beauty paradigms. Her impactful work and advocacy have been featured in prominent media outlets including The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Fox 5, ABC 7, among others. about Alyscia.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
Reserve your tickets now and celebrate the power of storytelling with us.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, United States