Gina’s Journey: The Search for William Grimes (w/ Spirit of Nina in Buffalo)

Gina’s Journey: The Search for William Grimes, Sean Durant (dir) 82min, 2017

BIFF USA: Documentary Feature

Inspired by Regina Madson’s path to authenticate her ancestor’s story, Sean Durant recreates the journies of both amature genologist Gina and her ancestor William Grimes as he escapes to the North to live as a freeman.

@ North Park Theatre - Sunday, October 8, 11AM

Screening with:

Spirit of Nina in Buffalo, Akram Shibly (dir.), 18min, 2017

Buffalo-based musician Drea d’Nur channels the great Nina Simone 53-years after her performance Kleinhans Music Hall as she creates contemporary protest songs.

Watch the trailer for Gina’s Journey: The Search for William Grimes here!