Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni film

Through intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of her poetry, Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Film pushes the boundaries of biographical documentary film to reveal the enduring influence of one of America’s greatest living artists and social commentators.

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Film pushes the boundaries of biographical documentary storytelling to reveal the enduring influence of one of America’s greatest living artists and social commentators. Combining parallel cinematic story editing with visually innovative treatments of her poetry, along with intimate vérité, rich archival footage, and in Giovanni’s own voice and captivating contemporary performances, Going to Mars recounts the story of the artist and activist and the tumultuous historical periods in which she lived—from the Civil Rights Movement, to the Black Arts Movement, to present-day Black Lives Matter.

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Premieres & Awards

Grand Jury Prize

Sundance 2023

Official Selection

True False Film Fest 2023

Emmy Award Winner - Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking

76th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)