Nelson's work, particularly his monuments of Black historial leaders in Washington, D.C., is especially relevant in a nation that remains polarized when it comes to race. The film will be shown at the University of Southern Maine on Feb. 9 during Black History Month.
The Black L.U.V. (Love.Unity.Vision.) Festival, being held in D.C. on Saturday, is celebrating the best of Black culture, arts, entertainment, and activism from across the DMV.
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By Mike Kinney
After creating more than 20 documentaries over several decades, from films shining a light on the history of North Richmond to the Emmy-nominated âOut: The Glen Burke Storyâ â about Major League Baseballâs first openly gay player â filmmaker Doug Harris takes a lot of pride in what his compelling films have taught others.
In in newest work, âUzikee: Washington DCâs Ancestral Sculptor,â Harris has managed the same feat, while also learning a little bit about himself.
Harrisâ new documentary, set to be featured at the Virtual Movie Theater at www.DougHarrisMedia.com on Saturday, Feb 20, at 6 p.m., focuses on ground-breaking sculptor Allen Uzikee Nelson, whose work in public spaces and parks in D.C. honors Black pioneers such as Paul Robeson, Thurgood Marshall, Marcus Garvey, and Malcolm X. The film explores Nelsonâs journey, including the socio-economic and political climate within which the artist rose to prominence,