A much awaited world premiere at Cinema Arts Centre will be followed by a post-screening discussion with director Mara Ahmed, artist & curator Brianna L. Hernández, and world-renowned writer Uzma Aslam Khan. The Injured Body is a film about racism, resilience, and radical Imagination. It asks the question: how do we carry the weight of racism in our bodies, what does it mean for our mental and physical health, and how can we begin to heal? It’s a visually striking and emotionally resonant documentary that delves into the everyday realities of racial microaggressions through candid conversations with 16 women of color. Inspired by Claudia Rankine’s groundbreaking book Citizen: An American Lyric, the film explores the complex intersections of race, gender, and identity in today's America. Shot across the changing seasons of Upstate New York, The Injured Body features mesmerizing dance sequences primarily choreographed by Mariko Yamada. From vibrant costumes to a dynamic musical score, every element of the film invites the viewer into a rich sensory experience. The Injured Body is a call to imagine a world beyond racism and to believe in the possibility of collective healing. This project is partly funded by a grant from the Josephine and Paul Wenger Fund for Peace Through International Understanding and fiscally sponsored by New York Women in Film & Television.
