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Door of No Return
2024 / United States / 16 min
documentary
Directed by Sylvia Solf, Suzanne Smith
Concept by Gregory Maqoma
Produced by Suzanne Smith, Nkosinathi Mncube
Dancing by Gregory Maqoma
Cinematography by Motheo Moeng
Edited by Annukka Lilja
A full body artist, Gregory Maqoma, navigates his own identity through a deeply personal narrative performed at House of Slaves on Goree Island, Senegal, a landmark to one of humanity’s most horrific journeys. Yearning for a way to move through past and present complexities, Gregory’s artistry breaks down walls and reframes history.