Day: June 18, 2021

In Ifé Franklin’s 2021 film “The Slave Narrative of Willie Mae," Death Powder scene with Willie Mae (right, played by Qualina Lewis) and her mother Virginia (Tammy Denease). (Wayne Lake photo)

Art Greg CookJune 18, 2021 0

On Juneteenth, Ifé Franklin Debuts ‘Slave Narrative’ Film

From my article in Dig Boston: “I’s sick O Massa hans all ova me.” So begins Ifé Franklin’s 2018 book “The Slave Narrative of Willie Mae” (Wildheart Press). “This book…Continue Reading →