Through Her Eyes
digital file Colour Sound 2024 3:03
Summary: This film tells the story of Beverly Martin, celebrating her vibrant spirit and resilience.
Title number: 22452
LSA ID: LSA/29516
Description: “Through Her Eyes” is a heartfelt short film documenting the untold story of Beverly Martin, one of nine children of the Windrush generation. Through a unique blend of archived photographs and poetic narration, spoken by artist Kenya Juma, the film offers a rare glimpse into the joyful, youthful, and playful side of a woman whose life is often overshadowed by history and trauma. In revisiting the past through a different lens, “Through Her Eyes” redefines the legacy of Beverly Martin, celebrating the vibrant spirit of a matriarch who forged her own path, while honouring three generations of resilient women.
Credits: Juma, Kenya (Filmmaker); Ehenulo, Kelechi (Producer)
Further information: This film was created during Stitch & Remix, a 3-day workshop by Renaissance Studios in collaboration with London's Screen Archives as part of the Undocumented project by London's Screen Archives and The New Black Film Collective. Seeking to address the lack of Black stories in London's moving image archives. This project, and workshops such as Stitch & Remix, are made possible through the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
In galleries: Stitch & Remix 2024 - LSA Engagement Project
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