Name: Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-11-03
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Cast: Nikki Giovanni, Taraji P. Henson, Virginia Fowler, Kai Giovanni, Thomas Giovanni

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Intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey through the dreamscape of legendary queer poet Nikki Giovanni as she reflects on her life and legacy.

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Directed by: Joe Brewster, Michèle Stephenson
Written by: Joe Brewster, Michèle Stephenson
Produced by: Tommy Oliver, Joe Brewster, Michèle Stephenson
Music by: Chris Pattishall, Samora Pinderhughes

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November 3, 2023 · 1 h 42 min · Documentary

Released: November 3, 2023
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 3 countries

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Where can I stream Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project?

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In the United States, Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 2 other countries.

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.