Soirée ciné - The Myth of the Black Woman - and discussion with artist Nadege Tessono Okotie

Join us for the screening of The Myth of the Black Woman in partnership with La Délégation du Québec followed by a discussion with artist Nadege Tessono Okotie

“The Myth of the Black Woman” is a feature-length documentary which investigates the image of black women in society, from the hypersexual Jezebel to the amiable Nanny, including the insolent “Bitch”.
According to specialists, the black community is the minority most affected by images created years ago centuries. Black women, acclaimed leaders in their field, tell of the challenges that these representations of them entail in their lives. Their exciting stories are supported by never-before-seen and fascinating archival footage from centuries past until our days.  

Then join us with artist Nadege Tessono Okotie to talk about the experience and day-to-day resonance of the documentary.  

Movie in French with English subtitles. The Q&A that will follow the screening will be in English.