Ytasha Womack has established a name for herself in recent years, as a leading proponent and advocate of the concept of Afrofuturism, with her acclaimed, best-selling book, “Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi & Fantasy Culture,” as well as her latest sci-fi book, “Rayla 2212.” She is also a filmmaker, producing and directing previous romantic comedies, "The Engagement" and "Love Shorts," and was also the co-producer of the documentary "Tupac Shakur: Before I Wake." Now Ms. Womack's latest feature film, which she wrote and will direct, titled "Bar Star City," is set to go into production on the Southside of...
- 10/21/2015
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
Author and filmmaker Ytasha Womack can rightly lay claim to writing the book on Afrofuturism. Her 2013 groundbreaking book “Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture” has become the definitive book on examining sci-fi literature, music and visual art of Afrofuturists who strive to break down racial, ethnic, and social limitations to empower and free individuals to be themselves. Along with her more recent sci-fi book, "Rayla 2212," Ms. Womack is also a filmmaker ("The Engagement," "Love Shorts"). But, where as her previous films were romantic comedies, for her next project, she has moved on to write and direct a sci-fi film...
- 11/4/2014
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
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