Door of No Return
A full body artist, Gregory Maqoma, navigates his own identity through a deeply personal narrative performed at House of Slaves, Senegal. Yearning to move through past and present complexities, Gregory's artistry breaks down walls.
- Documentary
Overview
Door of No Return follows performance artist Gregory Maqoma as he explores his personal history through a performance at the House of Slaves on Gorée Island, Senegal, a site emblematic of one of the greatest human tragedies. In his quest to navigate the complexities of the past and present, Gregory’s art rewrites history. The film captures not only a stunning performance but also a powerful physical narrative where he uses his entire body, and movement becomes a means of memory and healing. Poignant, this short film delves into the connection between the artist’s expression and the space charged with both his personal and collective history.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Vizione Films
- Director
- Suzanne Smith,Sylvia Solf
- Cinematography
- Motheo Moeng
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
- tt36219161